Edward Michener
The Honourable Edward Michener | |
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| Senator for Alberta | |
| In office 1918–1947 | |
| Appointed by | Robert Borden |
| Leader of the Official Opposition in Alberta | |
| In office November 10, 1910 – April 5, 1917 | |
| Preceded by | R. B. Bennett |
| Succeeded by | George Hoadley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 18, 1869 Tintern, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | June 16, 1947 (aged 77) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | Conservative (after 1918) Alberta Conservative Party 1910-1918 |
| Children | Roland Michener |
Edward Michener (August 18, 1869 – June 16, 1947) was a politician from Alberta, Canada. He was born in Tintern, Ontario.
Michener was acclaimed as mayor of Red Deer, District of Alberta, in the 1904 mayoral race. He held that position for two terms until 1906.
Michener was elected as an independent in the 1909 Alberta election. In 1910 after Richard Bennett resigned to run for the House of Commons of Canada, he crossed the floor to join the Conservatives. He became Leader of the Official Opposition in Alberta and leader of the Alberta Conservative party.
Prime Minister Robert Borden advised the appointment of Michener to the Senate of Canada in 1918.
His son Roland Michener served as Governor General of Canada.