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David J. Russell (politician)

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The Honourable
David J. Russell
David J. Russell
2nd Deputy Premier of Alberta
In office
November 1, 1985 – March 1989
Preceded byHugh Horner
Succeeded byJim Horsman
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta
In office
1967–1971
ConstituencyCalgary Victoria Park
In office
1971–1989
Succeeded byRalph Klein
ConstituencyCalgary Elbow
Personal details
Born(1931-07-29)July 29, 1931
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
DiedAugust 17, 2023(2023-08-17) (aged 92)
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Political partyProgressive Conservative Association of Alberta
Alma materUniversity of Manitoba
Cornell University
OccupationArchitect

David John Russell (July 29, 1931 – August 17, 2023) was a Canadian politician from Alberta.

Life and career

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David John Russell was born in Calgary, Alberta on July 29, 1931.

Russell was elected to Calgary City Council and served as Alderman from 1960–1961 and then again from 1963 to 1967. He was an architect by profession and attended the University of Manitoba and Cornell University where he earned Bachelor of Architecture and Master of Landscape Architecture degrees.[1]

Russell was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta as a Progressive Conservative member in the 1967 Alberta general election for Calgary Victoria Park. Russell served one term as the member for that riding as a member for the Progressive Conservative opposition under Peter Lougheed.

In the 1971 Alberta general election Russell was re-elected as the member for the new district of Calgary Elbow. The Progressive Conservative party formed the government in that election. Russell served 5 terms as the member for the riding and retired in 1989.

Russell served as Deputy Premier from 1986 to 1989.

David J. Russell died in Calgary on August 17, 2023, at the age of 92.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Guide Parlementaire Canadien". 1971.
  2. ^ "Obituary of Dave Russell | McInnis & Holloway, Park Memorial". mhfh.com. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
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Preceded by
New District
MLA Calgary Victoria Park
1967–1971
Succeeded by
District Abolished
Preceded by
New District
MLA Calgary Elbow
1971–1989
Succeeded by