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 Parliament of Canada
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Women in the Provincial and Territorial Legislatures Historical List
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^ Mather, Weslyn
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Edmonton-Mill Woods, Alberta
Liberal Party 2004.11.22 -

^ Pastoor, Bridget
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Lethbridge-East, Alberta
Liberal Party 2004.11.22 -

^ HALEY, Carol
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Airdrie-Chestermere, Alberta
Progressive Conservative Party 2004.01.01 -
Airdrie-Rocky View, Alberta
Progressive Conservative Party 1997.01.01 - 2004.01.01
Three Hills-Airdrie, Alberta
Progressive Conservative Party 1993.01.01 - 1997.01.01
PortfoliosPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Deputy Whip
Progressive Conservative Party 1993.01.01 - 1994.10.20

^ McCLELLAN, Shirley
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Drumheller-Stettler, Alberta
Progressive Conservative Party 2004.01.01 -
Drumheller-Chinook, Alberta
Progressive Conservative Party 1997.01.01 - 2004.01.01
Chinook, Alberta
Progressive Conservative Party 1987.01.01 - 1997.01.01
PortfoliosPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Chair of the Treasury Board
Progressive Conservative Party 2004.11.24 - 2006.12.14
Minister of Finance
Progressive Conservative Party 2004.11.24 - 2006.12.14
Deputy Premier
Progressive Conservative Party 2001.03.15 - 2006.12.14
Vice-Chair of Agenda and Priorities
Progressive Conservative Party 2001.03.15 - 2006.12.14
Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development
Progressive Conservative Party 2001.03.15 - 2004.11.23
Minister of International and Intergovernmental Relations
Progressive Conservative Party 1999.05.26 - 2001.03.14
Minister responsible for Major Fairs and Exhibitions
Progressive Conservative Party 1996.05.31 - 1999.05.26
Minister for Community Development
Progressive Conservative Party 1996.05.31 - 1999.05.26
Minister responsible for Culture and Multi-Culturalism, Seniors, Women's Issues and Recreation
Progressive Conservative Party 1996.05.31 - 1999.05.26
Minister responsible for the Alberta Human Rights and Citizenship Commission
Progressive Conservative Party 1996.05.31 - 1999.05.26
Minister responsible for the Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Foundation
Progressive Conservative Party 1996.05.31 - 1999.05.26
Minister responsible for the Senior Citizen's Advisory Council
Progressive Conservative Party 1994.10.21 - 1999.05.26
Minister responsible for the Wild Rose Foundation
Progressive Conservative Party 1993.06.30 - 1999.05.26
Minister of Health
Progressive Conservative Party 1992.12.15 - 1996.05.30
Minister responsible for the Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission
Progressive Conservative Party 1993.12.15 - 1994.10.20
Minister responsible for Land Compensation Board
Progressive Conservative Party 1991.03.01 - 1992.12.15
Associate Minister of Agriculture
Progressive Conservative Party 1989.04.14 - 1992.12.15
Minister responsible for Rural Development
Progressive Conservative Party 1991.02.24 - 1992.12.14

^ Ady, Cindy
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Calgary-Shaw, Alberta
Progressive Conservative Party 2001.03.11 -
PortfoliosPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Associate Minister of Tourism Promotion
Progressive Conservative Party 2007.06.22 -

^ Delong, Alana
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Calgary-Bow, Alberta
Progressive Conservative Party 2001.03.11 -

^ JABLONSKI, Mary Anne
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Red Deer-North, Alberta
Progressive Conservative Party 2000.09.25 -
Elected at a by-election September 25, 2000.
^ MacBeth, Nancy
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
McClung, Alberta
Liberal Party 1998.06.17 - 2001.03.11
Edmonton-Glenora, Alberta
Progressive Conservative Party 1986.01.01 - 1993.01.01
PortfoliosPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Minister of Health
Progressive Conservative Party 1988.09.07 - 1992.12.14
Minister of Education
Progressive Conservative Party 1986.05.26 - 1988.09.06

^ PAUL, Pamela C.
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Edmonton-Castle Dows, Alberta
  1997.03.11 - 2001.03.11

^ Barrett, Pam
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Edmonton-Highlands, Alberta
New Democratic Party 1997.01.01 - 2000.02.02
Edmonton-Highlands, Alberta
New Democratic Party 1986.01.01 - 1993.01.01
PortfoliosPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Party Leader
New Democratic Party 1996.09.08 - 2000.02.02

^ BLAKEMAN, Laurie
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Edmonton-Centre, Alberta
Liberal Party 1997.01.01 -

^ EVANS, Iris
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Sherwood Park, Alberta
Progressive Conservative Party 1997.01.01 -
PortfoliosPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Minister of Employment, Immigration and Industry
Progressive Conservative Party 2006.12.15 -
Minister of Health and Wellness
Progressive Conservative Party 2004.11.24 - 2006.12.14
Minister of Children's Services
Progressive Conservative Party 1999.05.26 - 2004.11.23
Minister responsible for Child and Family Services Transition
Progressive Conservative Party 1999.05.26 - 2004.11.23
Minister responsible for Child and Family Services Authority Secretariat
Progressive Conservative Party 1999.05.26 - 2004.11.23
Minister responsible for Child and Family Services Authorities
Progressive Conservative Party 1999.05.26 - 2004.11.23
Minister of Municipal Affairs
Progressive Conservative Party 1997.03.26 - 1999.05.26

^ GRAHAM, Marlene
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Calgary-Lougheed, Alberta
Progressive Conservative Party 1997.01.01 - 2004.11.21

^ KRYCZKA, Karen
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Calgary-West, Alberta
Progressive Conservative Party 1997.01.01 - 2004.11.21

^ OLSEN, Sue
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Edmonton-Norwood, Alberta
Liberal Party 1997.01.01 - 2000.10.25

^ O'NEILL, Mary
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
St. Albert, Alberta
Progressive Conservative Party 1997.01.01 - 2004.11.21

^ SLOAN, Linda
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Edmonton-Riverview, Alberta
Liberal Party 1997.01.01 - 2001.03.11

^ TARCHUK, Janis
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Banff-Cochrane, Alberta
Progressive Conservative Party 1997.01.01 -
PortfoliosPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Minister of Children's Services
Progressive Conservative Party 2006.12.15 -

^ BALSILLIE, Mary Anne
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Redwater, Alberta
Liberal Party 1996.01.01 - 1997.01.01

^ ABDURAHMAN, Muriel
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Clover Bar - Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta
Liberal Party 1993.01.01 - 1997.01.01

^ BURGENER, Jocelyn
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Calgary-Currie, Alberta
Progressive Conservative Party 1993.01.01 - 2001.03.11

^ CARLSON, Debby
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Edmonton-Ellerslie, Alberta
Liberal Party 1993.01.01 - 2004.11.21

^ FORSYTH, Heather
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Calgary-Fish Creek, Alberta
Progressive Conservative Party 1993.01.01 -
PortfoliosPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Minister of Children's Services
Progressive Conservative Party 2004.11.24 - 2006.12.14
Solicitor General
Progressive Conservative Party 2001.03.15 - 2004.11.23

^ FRITZ, Yvonne
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Calgary-Cross, Alberta
Progressive Conservative Party 1993.01.01 -
PortfoliosPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Associate Minister of Affordable Housing and Urban Development
Progressive Conservative Party 2007.06.22 -
Minister of Seniors and Community Supports
Progressive Conservative Party 2004.11.24 - 2006.12.14

^ GORDON, Judy
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Lacombe-Stettler, Alberta
Progressive Conservative Party 1993.01.01 - 2004.11.21

^ HANSON, Alice
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Edmonton-Highlands - Beverly, Alberta
Liberal Party 1993.01.01 - 1997.01.01

^ LEIBOVICI, Karen
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Edmonton-Meadowlark, Alberta
Liberal Party 1993.01.01 - 2001.03.11

^ SOETAERT, Colleen
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Spruce Grove - Sturgeon - St. Albert, Alberta
Liberal Party 1993.01.01 - 2001.03.11

^ CALAHASEN, Pearl M.
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Lesser Slave Lake, Alberta
Progressive Conservative Party 1989.01.01 -
PortfoliosPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development
Progressive Conservative Party 2001.03.15 - 2006.12.14
Associate Minister of Aboriginal Affairs
Progressive Conservative Party 1999.05.26 - 2001.03.14
Minister responsible for Metis Settlements Legislation and Funding
Progressive Conservative Party 1999.05.26 - 2001.03.14
Minister responsible for Aboriginal Relations
Progressive Conservative Party 1999.05.26 - 2001.03.14
Minister responsible for Indian Land Claims
Progressive Conservative Party 1999.05.26 - 2001.03.14
Minister Without Portfolio
Progressive Conservative Party 1996.05.31 - 1999.05.26
Minister responsible for Children's Services
Progressive Conservative Party 1996.05.31 - 1999.05.26

^ GAGNON, Yolande
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Calgary-McKnight, Alberta
Liberal Party 1989.01.01 - 1997.01.01

^ LAING, Bonnie
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Calgary-Bow, Alberta
Progressive Conservative Party 1989.01.01 - 2001.03.11

^ Nelson, Patricia
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Calgary-Foothills, Alberta
Formerly Patrica Black.
Progressive Conservative Party 1989.01.01 - 2004.11.21
PortfoliosPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Minister of Finance
Progressive Conservative Party 2001.03.15 - 2004.11.21
Chair of the Treasury Board
Progressive Conservative Party 2001.03.15 - 2004.11.21
President of the Treasury Board
Progressive Conservative Party 2001.03.15 - 2004.11.21
Minister of Government Services
Progressive Conservative Party 1999.05.26 - 2001.03.14
Minister of Economic Development and Tourism
Progressive Conservative Party 1997.03.26 - 1999.05.26
Minister of Energy
Progressive Conservative Party 1992.12.15 - 1997.03.25
Minister responsible for the Alberta Public Safety Services
Progressive Conservative Party 1994.11.29 - 1994.12.15
Minister of Transportation and Utilities
Progressive Conservative Party 1994.11.29 - 1994.12.15

^ HEWES, Bettie
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Edmonton-Gold Bar, Alberta
Liberal Party 1986.01.01 - 1997.01.01

^ LAING, Marie
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Edmonton-Avonmore, Alberta
New Democratic Party 1986.01.01 - 1993.01.01

^ McCoy, Elaine
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Calgary-West, Alberta
Progressive Conservative Party 1986.01.01 - 1993.01.01
PortfoliosPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Minister of Labour
Progressive Conservative Party 1989.04.13 - 1992.12.14
Minister responsible for Human Rights, Personnel and Administration
Progressive Conservative Party 1989.04.13 - 1992.12.14
Minister responsible for Women's Issues
Progressive Conservative Party 1987.09.01 - 1992.12.14
Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs
Progressive Conservative Party 1986.05.26 - 1989.04.12

^ MIROSH, Dianne
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Calgary-Glenmore, Alberta
Progressive Conservative Party 1986.01.01 - 1997.01.01
PortfoliosPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Minister responsible for Science and Research
Progressive Conservative Party 1996.05.31 - 1997.03.25
Minister Without Portfolio
Progressive Conservative Party 1996.05.31 - 1997.03.25
Minister responsible for Science and Technology
Progressive Conservative Party 1994.10.21 - 1996.05.30
Minister without Portfolio responsible for Alberta Opportunity Company, Western Economic Partnership Agreements, Alberta Tourism and Education Council, Alberta Research Council
Progressive Conservative Party 1993.12.15 - 1994.10.20
Minister Without Portfolio
Progressive Conservative Party 1993.06.30 - 1993.12.14
Minister responsible for the Health Planning Secretariat and the Alberta Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Commission
Progressive Conservative Party 1993.06.30 - 1993.12.14
Minister responsible for Culture and Multiculturalism, Citizenship and Heritage Secretariat, Seniors, Recreation and Women's Issues
Progressive Conservative Party 1992.12.15 - 1993.06.29
Minister for Community Development
Progressive Conservative Party 1992.12.15 - 1993.06.29

^ MJOLSNESS, Christie
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Edmonton-Calder, Alberta
New Democratic Party 1986.01.01 - 1997.01.01

^ KOPER, Janet
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Calgary-Foothills, Alberta
Progressive Conservative Party 1982.01.01 - 1989.01.01

^ CRIPPS, Shirley
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Drayton Valley, Alberta
Progressive Conservative Party 1979.01.01 - 1989.01.01
PortfoliosPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Associate Minister of Agriculture
Progressive Conservative Party 1986.05.26 - 1989.04.12

^ EMBURY, Sheila Barbara
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Calgary-North West, Alberta
Progressive Conservative Party 1979.01.01 - 1986.01.01

^ FYFE, Myrna C.
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
St. Albert, Alberta
Progressive Conservative Party 1979.01.01 - 1986.01.01

^ LeMESSURIER, Mary J.
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Edmonton-Centre, Alberta
Progressive Conservative Party 1979.01.01 - 1986.01.01
PortfoliosPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Minister responsible for Culture
Progressive Conservative Party 1979.03.23 - 1986.05.25

^ OSTERMAN, Constance Elaine
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Three Hills, Alberta
Progressive Conservative Party 1979.01.01 - 1992.05.06
PortfoliosPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Minister of Career Development and Employment
Progressive Conservative Party 1989.04.13 - 1989.07.28
Minister of Social Services
Progressive Conservative Party 1986.05.26 - 1989.04.12
Minister of Social Services and Community Health
Progressive Conservative Party 1986.02.06 - 1986.05.25
Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs
Progressive Conservative Party 1982.11.19 - 1986.02.05

^ CHICHAK, Catherine
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Edmonton-Norwood, Alberta
Progressive Conservative Party 1971.01.01 - 1982.01.01

^ Hunley, Wilma Helen
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Rocky Mountain House, Alberta
Progressive Conservative Party 1971.01.01 - 1979.01.01
PortfoliosPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Lieutenant Governor
First woman Lieutenant Governor of Alberta.
Progressive Conservative Party 1985.01.22 - 1991.03.10
Minister of Social Services and Community Health
Progressive Conservative Party 1975.04.03 - 1979.02.13
Solicitor General
First woman to be given full ministerial status in the Alberta government.
Progressive Conservative Party 1973.01.01 - 1975.01.01
Minister Without Portfolio
Progressive Conservative Party 1971.09.10 - 1973.01.01

^ WILKINSON, Rose
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Calgary-North, Alberta
New Democracy 1959.01.01 - 1963.01.01
Calgary, Alberta
New Democracy 1944.01.01 - 1959.01.01

^ WILSON, Ethel Sylvia
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Edmonton-North, Alberta
Social Credit Party 1959.01.01 - 1971.01.01
PortfoliosPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Minister Without Portfolio
Social Credit Party 1962.12.01 - 1971.01.01

^ WOOD, Cornelia Lucinda Railey
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Stony Plain, Alberta
Social Credit Party 1959.01.01 - 1967.01.01
Stony Plain, Alberta
Social Credit Party 1940.01.01 - 1955.01.01

^ ROBINSON, Elizabeth Gladys
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Medicine Hat, Alberta
Social Credit Party 1953.01.01 - 1960.01.01
Elected at a by-election following the death of her husband.
^ THURSTON, Edith Beatrice Belcher
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Cypress, Alberta
Social Credit Party 1944.01.01 - 1948.01.01

^ GOSTICK, Edith Hannah
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Calgary, Alberta
Social Credit Party 1935.01.01 - 1940.01.01

^ ROGERS, Edith Blanche
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Ponoka, Alberta
Social Credit Party 1935.01.01 - 1940.01.01

^ McClung, Nellie Letitia
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Edmonton, Alberta
Liberal Party 1921.01.01 - 1926.01.01
Her name is inscribed on a plaque, erected to the five women who opened the doors of the Senate to Canadian women. It is placed on the wall of the entrance to the Senate Chamber.
^ PARLBY, Mary Irene
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Lacombe, Alberta
United Farmers of Alberta 1921.01.01 - 1935.01.01
PortfoliosPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Minister Without Portfolio
United Farmers of Alberta 1921.01.01 - 1935.01.01

^ McKINNEY, Louise
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Claresholm, Alberta
Independent 1917.01.01 - 1921.01.01
First woman to be elected to a Canadian legislative body.
^ PRICE, Roberta
ConstituencyPolitical AffiliationTerm (yyyy.mm.dd)
Province at large, Alberta
Non-Partisan League 1917.01.01 - 1921.01.01
Elected as Soldiers' Overseas Representative under the maiden name MacAdams and married while in office.

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