Irving Wensley Carlson

Irving Wensley Carlson (b. 1941[1]) is a former farmer, railway worker and political figure in Saskatchewan. He represented Yorkton from 1971 to 1975 in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan as a New Democratic Party (NDP) member.

He was born in Melville, Saskatchewan and attended the University of Saskatchewan, receiving a BSc degree in agriculture. He farmed and worked for the Canadian National Railway. Carlson ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1967 before being elected in 1971. In 1973, he was named parliamentary secretary to Jack Messer.[2]

Carlson was campaign manager for Lorne Nystrom when he was elected to the Canadian House of Commons for Yorkton—Melville in 1968[3] and 1972.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Members of the Legislative Assembly, Saskatchewan". Saskatchewan Archives Board. Retrieved 2012-03-31.
  2. ↑ "New secretary appointed". Leader-Post (Regina). January 26, 1973. p. 2. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
  3. ↑ "Carlson to run for presidency". Leader-Post (Regina). July 11, 1968. p. 2. Retrieved 2012-08-05.
  4. ↑ "Candidates to try to sell party". The Phoenix (Saskatoon). October 16, 1972. p. 30. Retrieved 2012-08-05.