Westlock—St. Paul
Encyclopedia
Westlock–St. Paul is a federal electoral district
in Alberta
, Canada
, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons
since 2004. It includes the counties of Westlock
, Sturgeon
, Thorhild
, Smoky Lake
, St. Paul
and the municipal district of Bonnyville
.
, Elk Island
, St. Albert, Yellowhead
and Athabasca ridings. After the 2004 election, it was re-named "Battle River".
In 2005, the riding was re-named "Westlock–St. Paul".
. He is a member of the Conservative Party of Canada
.
Electoral district (Canada)
An electoral district in Canada, also known as a constituency or a riding, is a geographical constituency upon which Canada's representative democracy is based...
in 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...
, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons
Canadian House of Commons
The House of Commons of Canada is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the Sovereign and the Senate. The House of Commons is a democratically elected body, consisting of 308 members known as Members of Parliament...
since 2004. It includes the counties of Westlock
Westlock County, Alberta
Westlock County is a municipal district in central Alberta north of Edmonton. The county was formerly known as the Municipal District of Westlock No. 92, and was created in 1943 from the merger of five smaller municipal districts....
, Sturgeon
Sturgeon County, Alberta
Sturgeon County is a municipal district in Alberta's Edmonton Capital Region, Canada.It begins at the north end of Edmonton, with 97th street turning into Highway 28. It extends east to Fort Saskatchewan and west to Calahoo. It is located in Division No. 11....
, Thorhild
Thorhild County No. 7, Alberta
The County of Thorhild No. 7, Alberta is a municipal district located in the central part of northern Alberta, Canada in Census Division 13. It was incorporated as a county in 1955....
, Smoky Lake
Smoky Lake County, Alberta
Smoky Lake County is a municipal district in north-eastern Alberta, Canada.It is located in Census Division 12. The county seat is in the Town of Smoky Lake.-Demographics:...
, St. Paul
St. Paul County No. 19, Alberta
The County of St. Paul No. 19 is a municipal district in northeast Alberta, Canada.It is located in Census Division 12. It was previously known as the Municipal District of St. Paul No. 86 until January 1, 1962 when it became the County of St. Paul No. 19. The municipal seat is in the Town of St....
and the municipal district of Bonnyville
Bonnyville No. 87, Alberta
The Municipal District of Bonnyville No. 87 is a municipal district in northeastern Alberta, Canada in Division No. 12. Its located adjacent to the province of Saskatchewan, on the east....
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History
This riding was created in 2003 as "Westlock–St. Paul" from parts of LakelandLakeland (electoral district)
Lakeland was a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that was represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1997 to 2004.- Demographics :-History:The electoral district was created in 1996 from Beaver River and Vegreville ridings....
, Elk Island
Elk Island (electoral district)
Elk Island was a federal electoral district in the province of Alberta, Canada, that was represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1988 to 2004.- Demographics :-History:The electoral district was created in 1987 from Pembina and Vegreville ridings....
, St. Albert, Yellowhead
Yellowhead (electoral district)
Yellowhead is a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1979. The district is in west-central Alberta, and represents the counties of Yellowhead, Woodlands, Lac Ste. Anne, Barrhead, the improvement districts No. 9 and No...
and Athabasca ridings. After the 2004 election, it was re-named "Battle River".
In 2005, the riding was re-named "Westlock–St. Paul".
Members of Parliament
| Parliament | Years | Member | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Lakeland (electoral district) Lakeland was a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that was represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1997 to 2004.- Demographics :-History:The electoral district was created in 1996 from Beaver River and Vegreville ridings.... , Elk Island Elk Island (electoral district) Elk Island was a federal electoral district in the province of Alberta, Canada, that was represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1988 to 2004.- Demographics :-History:The electoral district was created in 1987 from Pembina and Vegreville ridings.... , St. Albert, Yellowhead Yellowhead (electoral district) Yellowhead is a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1979. The district is in west-central Alberta, and represents the counties of Yellowhead, Woodlands, Lac Ste. Anne, Barrhead, the improvement districts No. 9 and No... and Athabasca prior to 2003 |
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| 38th | 2004–2006 | David Chatters | Conservative Conservative Party of Canada The Conservative Party of Canada , is a political party in Canada which was formed by the merger of the Canadian Alliance and the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada in 2003. It is positioned on the right of the Canadian political spectrum... |
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| 39th | 2006–2008 | Brian Storseth Brian Storseth Brian S. Storseth is a businessman and Conservative politician in Alberta, Canada. He is the current MP for Westlock—St. Paul, having defeated his next nearest opponent by a margin of over 53% in the Canadian federal election, 2006.... |
Conservative Conservative Party of Canada The Conservative Party of Canada , is a political party in Canada which was formed by the merger of the Canadian Alliance and the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada in 2003. It is positioned on the right of the Canadian political spectrum... |
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| 40th Canadian federal election, 2008 The 2008 Canadian federal election was held on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 to elect members to the Canadian House of Commons of the 40th Canadian Parliament after the previous parliament had been dissolved by the Governor General on September 7, 2008... |
2008–2011 | |||
| 41st | 2011–present | |||
Current Member of Parliament
Its Member of Parliament is Brian StorsethBrian Storseth
Brian S. Storseth is a businessman and Conservative politician in Alberta, Canada. He is the current MP for Westlock—St. Paul, having defeated his next nearest opponent by a margin of over 53% in the Canadian federal election, 2006....
. He is a member of the Conservative Party of Canada
Conservative Party of Canada
The Conservative Party of Canada , is a political party in Canada which was formed by the merger of the Canadian Alliance and the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada in 2003. It is positioned on the right of the Canadian political spectrum...
.
Election results
See also
- List of Canadian federal electoral districts
- Alberta federal electoral districtsAlberta federal electoral districtsAs of 2006, the province of Alberta has 28 electoral districts represented in the Canadian House of Commons.*Calgary Centre*Calgary Centre-North*Calgary East*Calgary Northeast*Calgary Southeast*Calgary Southwest*Calgary West*Calgary—Nose Hill*Crowfoot...
- Past Canadian electoral districts