Weslyn Mather
Encyclopedia
Weslyn Mather is a former provincial politician
in the Canadian
province of Alberta
. She served as a member in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta
from 2004 to 2008 sitting with the Liberal
caucus in opposition.
in 1965. She worked as a psychologist and school administrator.
as the Liberal
candidate in the electoral district of Edmonton-Mill Woods. She won the election defeating Progressive Conservative candidate Naresh Bhardwaj
in a hotly contested race.
Mather ran for a second term in office in the 2008 Alberta general election but was defeated by Progressive Conservative
candidate Carl Benito
.
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
in the Canadian
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...
province of 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...
. She served as a member in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta
Legislative Assembly of Alberta
The Legislative Assembly of Alberta is one of two components of the Legislature of Alberta, the other being the Queen, represented by the Lieutenant-Governor of Alberta. The Alberta legislature meets in the Alberta Legislature Building in the provincial capital, Edmonton...
from 2004 to 2008 sitting with the Liberal
Alberta Liberal Party
The Alberta Liberal Party is a provincial political party in Alberta, Canada. Originally founded in 1905, when the province was created, it was the dominant political party until 1921 when it was defeated. It has never been in government since that time...
caucus in opposition.
Early life
Weslyn Mather married her husband Dick MatherDick Mather
Richard "Dick" Mather was a municipal politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of Edmonton city council from 1995 until his death in 1997. He also served as a public school trustee from 1983 to 1995....
in 1965. She worked as a psychologist and school administrator.
Political career
Mather ran for a seat to the Alberta Legislature in the 2004 electionAlberta general election, 2004
The Alberta general election of 2004 was the twenty-sixth general election for the province of Alberta, Canada. It was held on November 22, 2004 to elect members of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta....
as the Liberal
Alberta Liberal Party
The Alberta Liberal Party is a provincial political party in Alberta, Canada. Originally founded in 1905, when the province was created, it was the dominant political party until 1921 when it was defeated. It has never been in government since that time...
candidate in the electoral district of Edmonton-Mill Woods. She won the election defeating Progressive Conservative candidate Naresh Bhardwaj
Naresh Bhardwaj
Naresh Bhardwaj is a Canadian politician, who was elected in the 2008 provincial election to represent the electoral district of Edmonton Ellerslie in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. He is a member of the Progressive Conservatives....
in a hotly contested race.
Mather ran for a second term in office in the 2008 Alberta general election but was defeated by Progressive Conservative
Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta
The Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta is a provincial centre-right party in the Canadian province of Alberta...
candidate Carl Benito
Carl Benito
Carlito Benito is a Canadian politician and current Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Edmonton-Mill Woods as a member of the Progressive Conservatives.-Early life:...
.