Harry Wahl (politician)

William Henry "Harry" Wahl (December 14, 1902[1] – April 1, 1975[2]) was a farm implement dealer and political figure in Saskatchewan. He represented Qu'Appelle-Wolseley from 1952 to 1956 in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan as a Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) member.

He was born in Carnduff, Saskatchewan, the son of Jacob Wahl and Isabell Newcomb, both of United Empire Loyalist descent. In 1936, he married Ruth McDonald.[1] Wahl lived in Glenavon, Saskatchewan. He served as mayor of Glenavon, as a member of the local school board and as a member of the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool.[2] Wahl was defeated by Douglas Thomas McFarlane when he ran for reelection to the provincial assembly in 1956 and again in 1960.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 Normandin, G Pierre (1956). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
  2. 1 2 "Hansard" (PDF). Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan. November 13, 1975. Retrieved 2012-06-23.
  3. ↑ "Saskatchewan Election Results By Electoral Division" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archives Board. Retrieved 2012-03-27.


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