Kent Hehr
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MLA for Calgary Buffalo
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| Assumed office 2008 election |
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| Preceded by | Harvey Cenaiko |
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| Political party | Alberta Liberal Party |
| Alma mater | University of Calgary |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Website | KentHehr.com |
Kent Hehr is the Liberal member elect to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for the riding of Calgary Buffalo.[1]
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[edit] Personal life
In October 1991 Hehr was shot as a bystander in a drive-by shooting.[2] A student at the time, Hehr’s injuries ended his plans to become a physical education teacher. He instead pursued an education, and later career, in law.[2] He became active in the community, leading various groups, such as the Alberta branch of Canadian Paraplegic Association. In 2008 he was named in a list of "20 Compelling Calgarians" by the Calgary Herald.[3]
[edit] Liberal nomination
Hehr won the Calgary Buffalo Liberal nomination in a contest with Keith Purdy, a gay rights activist, in a nomination in June 2006.[4] It was the first time the Alberta Liberals had had a contested nomination in Calgary since 1998.[4] He was subsequently elected to the legislature in the March 3, 2008 general election.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Conservatives' Calgary fortress resists change", cbc.ca, CBC News date = 2008-03-03. Retrieved on 2008-03-03.
- ^ a b Dempster, Mike. "Access advocate tackles workplace barriers: Lawyer won't let tragedy rule life as he works to change attitudes", Business Edge, 2005-06-16. Retrieved on 2007-09-14.
- ^ Mingo, Rita. "20 Compelling Calgarians / Injury led lawyer to new rewards", Calgary Herald, 2008-01-01. Retrieved on 2008-03-03.
- ^ a b "Liberals select lawyer as Calgary-Buffalo candidate", cbc.ca, CBC News, 2006-06-20. Retrieved on 2007-09-14.
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