A. C. Anderson
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Andrew Charles "Andy" Anderson, CM
(died April 23, 1996) was a pharmacist
and politician
in Lethbridge
, Alberta
, Canada
. Anderson was elected six times as the mayor of Lethbridge, serving from 1968–1986. Anderson's 18 years in office made him the longest tenured mayor in the history of the city.
from Illinois
in 1912. He graduated from the University of Alberta
in 1934 with a pharmaceutical chemist degree. After working for a Lethbridge pharmacy for 14 years, he opened his own business, Anderson's Medical Dental Pharmacy, in 1948.
Anderson was married and the father of a son and a daughter.
in 1950, remaining in that post through a number of re-elections until 1964. In 1964, Anderson won election to the Lethbridge City Council, for which he served until 1968.
Anderson was active in the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce and was the president of that organization from 1962 to 1963.
In 1968, Anderson was elected to the first of six consecutive terms as mayor of Lethbridge
, Alberta
.
As a mayor, Anderson's role was pivotal in making the city what it is today. During his term, he oversaw the development of West Lethbridge
, the birth of University of Lethbridge, the relocation of the Canadian Pacific Railway
railyards downtown
, the creation of Crowsnest corridor, and the Urban Parks Project.
Under Anderson's administration Lethbridge invested heavily in sports and recreation facilities, which gave the city the opportunity to emerge as the "Little League
Capital of Canada." Anderson was also instrumental in helping to bring the 1975 Canadian Winter Games to Lethbridge and holding a successful event before the eyes of the nation.
When the University of Lethbridge built the $5.8 million Anderson Hall in 2000, they chose to name it after Anderson because of his significant role in the development of the university. He played a significant role in the selection of the university's current location, and he served on both the University Senate and the Board of Governors.
Anderson received the Order of Canada
on 30 October 1985.
Anderson Hall, a building on the campus of the University of Lethbridge
is named in Mayor Anderson's honor.
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
(died April 23, 1996) was a pharmacist
Pharmacist
Pharmacists are allied health professionals who practice in pharmacy, the field of health sciences focusing on safe and effective medication use...
and politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
in Lethbridge
Lethbridge
Lethbridge is a city in the province of Alberta, Canada, and the largest city in southern Alberta. It is Alberta's fourth-largest city by population after Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer, and the third-largest by area after Calgary and Edmonton. The nearby Canadian Rockies contribute to the city's...
, Alberta
Alberta
Alberta is a province of Canada. It had an estimated population of 3.7 million in 2010 making it the most populous of Canada's three prairie provinces...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. Anderson was elected six times as the mayor of Lethbridge, serving from 1968–1986. Anderson's 18 years in office made him the longest tenured mayor in the history of the city.
Early years
Anderson moved with his family to Champion, AlbertaChampion, Alberta
Champion is a village in southern Alberta, Canada within Vulcan County. It is located on Highway 23, approximately north of Lethbridge and south of Calgary, Alberta.- Demographics :...
from Illinois
Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
in 1912. He graduated from the University of Alberta
University of Alberta
The University of Alberta is a public research university located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 1908 by Alexander Cameron Rutherford, the first premier of Alberta and Henry Marshall Tory, its first president, it is widely recognized as one of the best universities in Canada...
in 1934 with a pharmaceutical chemist degree. After working for a Lethbridge pharmacy for 14 years, he opened his own business, Anderson's Medical Dental Pharmacy, in 1948.
Anderson was married and the father of a son and a daughter.
Political career
Andy Anderson was first elected to the Lethbridge School BoardLethbridge School District No. 51
Lethbridge School District No. 51 is the public school board in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.-Size:Lethbridge School District No. 51 operates 19 schools covering grades ranging from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Enrolment for 2007/2008 was 7,800 students. As well, the school district operates six...
in 1950, remaining in that post through a number of re-elections until 1964. In 1964, Anderson won election to the Lethbridge City Council, for which he served until 1968.
Anderson was active in the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce and was the president of that organization from 1962 to 1963.
In 1968, Anderson was elected to the first of six consecutive terms as mayor of Lethbridge
Lethbridge
Lethbridge is a city in the province of Alberta, Canada, and the largest city in southern Alberta. It is Alberta's fourth-largest city by population after Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer, and the third-largest by area after Calgary and Edmonton. The nearby Canadian Rockies contribute to the city's...
, Alberta
Alberta
Alberta is a province of Canada. It had an estimated population of 3.7 million in 2010 making it the most populous of Canada's three prairie provinces...
.
As a mayor, Anderson's role was pivotal in making the city what it is today. During his term, he oversaw the development of West Lethbridge
West Lethbridge
West Lethbridge , is one of three geographical areas in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. It is the newest and the fastest growing...
, the birth of University of Lethbridge, the relocation of the Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian Pacific Railway
The Canadian Pacific Railway , formerly also known as CP Rail between 1968 and 1996, is a historic Canadian Class I railway founded in 1881 and now operated by Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, which began operations as legal owner in a corporate restructuring in 2001...
railyards downtown
Downtown Lethbridge
Downtown Lethbridge is the commercial centre of Lethbridge, Alberta, hosting most of the city's banks and several accounting and law practices, including national firms.-Boundaries:...
, the creation of Crowsnest corridor, and the Urban Parks Project.
Under Anderson's administration Lethbridge invested heavily in sports and recreation facilities, which gave the city the opportunity to emerge as the "Little League
Little League
Little League Baseball and Softball is a non-profit organization in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, United States which organizes local youth baseball and softball leagues throughout the U.S...
Capital of Canada." Anderson was also instrumental in helping to bring the 1975 Canadian Winter Games to Lethbridge and holding a successful event before the eyes of the nation.
When the University of Lethbridge built the $5.8 million Anderson Hall in 2000, they chose to name it after Anderson because of his significant role in the development of the university. He played a significant role in the selection of the university's current location, and he served on both the University Senate and the Board of Governors.
Awards and honors
In 1963, Andy Anderson was awarded the first annual Bowl of Hygeia by the Alberta College of Pharmacists. The award is given to one of the province's pharmacists in recognition of an outstanding record of community service.Anderson received the Order of Canada
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
on 30 October 1985.
Death and legacy
Andy Anderson died 23 April 1996.Anderson Hall, a building on the campus of the University of Lethbridge
University of Lethbridge
The University of Lethbridge is a publicly-funded comprehensive academic and research university, founded in the liberal education tradition, located in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, with two other urban campuses in Calgary and Edmonton. The main building sits among the coulees on the west side of...
is named in Mayor Anderson's honor.
External links
- Ken Penley's Pharmacy Collection finding aid, Glenbow MuseumGlenbow MuseumThe Glenbow Museum in Calgary is one of Western Canada's largest museums, with over 93,000 square feet of exhibition space in more than 20 galleries, showcasing a selection of the Glenbow's collection of over a million objects....
, Calgary, Alberta. —Includes biographical material on A.C. Anderson in Series 1, file M-8059-1.