James Walker (Alberta politician)
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| James Burns Walker | |
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Alderman on the Edmonton City Council
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| In office December 10, 1906 – 1907 |
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| Born | March 23, 1874 Alberton, Ontario |
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| Profession | Businessman |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
James Burns Walker (born March 23, 1874; died ???) was a politician in Alberta, Canada and a municipal councillor in Edmonton.
[edit] Biography
Walker was born March 23, 1874 in Alberton, Ontario. He worked in the insurance and finance businesses in Hamilton before relocating to Montreal, where he spent seven years as a wholesaler. In April, 1904, he came to Edmonton and worked as an insurance and financial broker. In the 1906 Edmonton election he ran for Edmonton City Council as an alderman. He was elected to a two year term after placing third of twelve candidates, but resigned less than a year into his term.
James Walker was active with the Edmonton Board of Trade (which later became the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce) and the Liberal Party of Canada.
