Edward Michener

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Hon. Edward Michener

Edward Michener was a politician from Alberta, Canada.

Edward was acclaimed as Mayor of Red Deer, Alberta. in the 1904 Mayoral race, he held that position for 2 terms until 1906.

Edward was elected as an Independent in the 1909 Alberta election.

In 1910 after Richard Bennett resigned to run for the House of Commons, he crossed the floor to join the Conservatives. He became leader of the Official Opposition in Alberta and leader of the party.

He was appointed to the Canadian Senate in 1918.

His son Roland Michener went on to be Governor General of Canada.

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Preceded by:
John T. Moore
MLA Red Deer
1909–1918
Succeeded by:
John Gaetz
Preceded by:
Richard Bennett
Leader of the Official Opposition in Alberta
1910–1917
Succeeded by:
George Hoadley