Harry B. Chase
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Harry B. Chase | |
Chase outside the Alberta legislature, June 11, 2007 |
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Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Calgary Varsity
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Incumbent | |
Assumed office November 22, 2004 |
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Preceded by | Murray Smith |
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Born | November 22, 1947 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.
[edit] External links
- Biography for Mr. Harry Chase on the website of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta
- Harry Chase on Alberta Liberal Party website
- Harry Chase's Constituency Website
- Harry Chase's Campaign Website
Legislative Assembly of Alberta | ||
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Preceded by Murray Smith |
MLA Calgary Varsity 2004-present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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