Harry B. Chase

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Harry B. Chase
Harry B. Chase

Chase outside the Alberta legislature, June 11, 2007


Incumbent
Assumed office 
November 22, 2004
Preceded by Murray Smith

Born November 22, 1947 (1947-11-22) (age 60)
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Political party Alberta Liberal Party
Spouse Heather
Children 1 daughter (Christina)
Profession Teacher
This article concerns Harry Chase, the Alberta legislator. For the United States Judge, see Harrie B. Chase.

Harry Chase (born November 22, 1947, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) is a Canadian politician. He is a provincial MLA as a member of the Alberta Liberal Party.

[edit] Early life

Chase earned his Bachelor of Education from the University of Calgary in 1971. He served as a teacher for 34 years. He later served the Calgary chair of the Friends of Medicare.

[edit] Political career

Chase ran for public office in the 2001 Alberta general election. He was defeated in a landslide running in the electoral district of Calgary Foothills by Finance Minister Pat Nelson.

He ran for a second time in the 2004 Alberta general election. He defeated Progressive Conservative candidate Michael Symth in what was considered an upset win. He has since represented the riding of Calgary Varsity, which was previously considered a Progressive Conservative strong hold. In his first term in office he served as the official opposition Infrastructure critic.

Chase ran for a second term in office in the 2008 Alberta general election, he was re-elected holding the electoral district with a comfortable plurality.

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Legislative Assembly of Alberta
Preceded by
Murray Smith
MLA Calgary Varsity
2004-present
Succeeded by
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