| George Edward Cruickshank | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta | |
| In office June 19, 1930 – August 22, 1935 | |
| Preceded by | Philip Christophers |
| Succeeded by | Ernest Duke |
| Constituency | Rocky Mountain |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1877-03-13)March 13, 1877 near Fara, Ontario |
| Died | August 30, 1962(1962-08-30) (aged 85) Blairmore, Alberta |
| Political party | Independent |
| Occupation | politician |
George Edward Cruickshank (March 13, 1877 – August 30, 1962) was a provincial politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1930 to 1935 sitting as an Independent.
Political career
Cruickshank ran for a seat to the Alberta Legislature in the 1930 Alberta general election as an independent candidate. He defeated two other candidates with a solid majority to win the seat.
Cruickshank ran for a second term in office in the 1935 Alberta general election. He was defeated by Social Credit candidate Ernest Duke finishing a distant fourth place in the field of four candidates.
References
- Normandin, P.G.; Normandin, A.L. (1929). "Guide Parlementaire Canadien". The Canadian Parliamentary Guide = Guide Parlementaire Canadien. P. G. Normandin. ISSN 0315-6168. Retrieved March 8, 2015.
- https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/123139154/george-e-cruickshank
- "Rocky Mountain Official Results 1930 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved April 29, 2010.
- "Rocky Mountain Official Results 1935 Alberta general election". Alberta Heritage Community Foundation. Retrieved April 29, 2010.