Henry Einarson
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Henry John Einarson was a politician
in Manitoba, Canada
. He was a Progressive Conservative
member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
from 1966 to 1981.
Einarson was educated at local schools, and later worked as a farmer.
Henry enlisted in the army 1939 and served until the beginning of January 1946. He was stationed in Holland artillery gun at the Chalet at Columbia Ice Fields on April 1944. When he and many others arrived home from overseas. There was a period of adjustment and when younger brother, Lloyd decided he did not want to stay on the farm, Henry bought it and eventually expanded it to a larger acreage. [1] Returning from the war, he went into farming in the Rock Lake area, raising first‑class Hereford beef cattle and, in latter years, poultry to a lesser degree.[2]
He was elected to the Manitoba legislature in the provincial election of 1966
, narrowly defeating Liberal
Ronald Gardiner in the riding of Rock Lake. He was re-elected by a greater margin in the 1969 election, and again in the elections of 1973 and 1977. He was never called to cabinet
.
Served with great distinction for a period of 15 years.[2] Einarson vehemently expressed his opposition to the introduction of the metric system, offended at having to report hectares instead of acres, hence the nickname Hectare stuck with Einarson.[2]
Instrumental in getting the Frelsis (Liberty) Lutheran Church at Grund designated as a Historical site at NW 12-6-14W, R.M. of Argyle, Manitoba, Canada. Designation Date: October 29, 1990.
Henry Einarson greeting Vigdís Finnbogadóttir in Icelandic (fourth President of Iceland from 1980 to 1996), with Dr. George Johnson in the background and his wife Doris beside Vigdís. The president was visiting Winnipeg. Dr. George was Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba at that time. [1]
Einarson retired from the legislature in 1981, when his riding was abolished. He did not return to politics thereafter. During his time in the legislature, he was a strong advocate for the Port of Churchill
. Henry was a long‑time member of the Churchill board that dealt with the matters of concern for the operation of that port. [2]
Citation [1] Emily Einarson Enns
Citation [2] LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF MANITOBA, Session: 10 A.M., Friday, February 21, 1992
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
in Manitoba, 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...
. He was a Progressive Conservative
Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba
The Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba is the only right wing political party in Manitoba, Canada. It is also the official opposition party in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba.-Origins and early years:...
member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
Legislative Assembly of Manitoba
The Legislative Assembly of Manitoba and the lieutenant governor form the Legislature of Manitoba, the legislature of the Canadian province of Manitoba. Fifty-seven members are elected to this assembly in provincial general elections, all in single-member constituencies with first-past-the-post...
from 1966 to 1981.
Einarson was educated at local schools, and later worked as a farmer.
Henry enlisted in the army 1939 and served until the beginning of January 1946. He was stationed in Holland artillery gun at the Chalet at Columbia Ice Fields on April 1944. When he and many others arrived home from overseas. There was a period of adjustment and when younger brother, Lloyd decided he did not want to stay on the farm, Henry bought it and eventually expanded it to a larger acreage. [1] Returning from the war, he went into farming in the Rock Lake area, raising first‑class Hereford beef cattle and, in latter years, poultry to a lesser degree.[2]
He was elected to the Manitoba legislature in the provincial election of 1966
Manitoba general election, 1966
The Manitoba general election held on June 23, 1966, was held to elect Members of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Manitoba, Canada. It resulted in a third consecutive majority win for the Progressive Conservative Party led by Dufferin Roblin...
, narrowly defeating Liberal
Manitoba Liberal Party
The Manitoba Liberal Party is a political party in Manitoba, Canada. Its roots can be traced to the late nineteenth-century, following the province's creation in 1870.-Origins and early development :...
Ronald Gardiner in the riding of Rock Lake. He was re-elected by a greater margin in the 1969 election, and again in the elections of 1973 and 1977. He was never called to cabinet
Cabinet (government)
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.
Served with great distinction for a period of 15 years.[2] Einarson vehemently expressed his opposition to the introduction of the metric system, offended at having to report hectares instead of acres, hence the nickname Hectare stuck with Einarson.[2]
Instrumental in getting the Frelsis (Liberty) Lutheran Church at Grund designated as a Historical site at NW 12-6-14W, R.M. of Argyle, Manitoba, Canada. Designation Date: October 29, 1990.
Henry Einarson greeting Vigdís Finnbogadóttir in Icelandic (fourth President of Iceland from 1980 to 1996), with Dr. George Johnson in the background and his wife Doris beside Vigdís. The president was visiting Winnipeg. Dr. George was Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba at that time. [1]
Einarson retired from the legislature in 1981, when his riding was abolished. He did not return to politics thereafter. During his time in the legislature, he was a strong advocate for the Port of Churchill
Churchill, Manitoba
Churchill is a town on the shore of Hudson Bay in Manitoba, Canada. It is most famous for the many polar bears that move toward the shore from inland in the autumn, leading to the nickname "Polar Bear Capital of the World" that has helped its growing tourism industry.-History:A variety of nomadic...
. Henry was a long‑time member of the Churchill board that dealt with the matters of concern for the operation of that port. [2]
Citation [1] Emily Einarson Enns
Citation [2] LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OF MANITOBA, Session: 10 A.M., Friday, February 21, 1992