Alexander C. Cameron

Alexander C. Cameron (June 30, 1907 – January 16, 1996[1]) was an educator, garage owner and political figure in Saskatchewan. He represented Maple Creek from 1948 to 1971 in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan as a Liberal.

He was born in Avonhurst, Saskatchewan and was educated at Campion College in Regina and at the University of Saskatchewan. Cameron taught in several schools in southwest Saskatchewan[1] and was high school principal in Richmound. In 1935, he married Miriam Stodalka.[2] From 1941 to 1960, he operated a garage in Richmound in partnership with his brother-in-law John (Jack) Stodalka. Cameron also served as the village's mayor. He ran for the leadership of the provincial Liberals in 1959, losing to Ross Thatcher. Cameron was a member of the provincial cabinet, serving as Minister of Mineral Resources and Minister of Telephones.[1] He was defeated by Gene Flasch when he ran for reelection to the provincial assembly in 1971.[3] Cameron also served as president of the provincial Liberal party. He died in Regina at the age of 88.[2]

References
  1. Cotcher, Maryanne. "Cameron, Alexander C. (1907–96)". Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan. Retrieved 2012-06-26.
  2. "Hansard" (PDF). Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan. March 14, 1996. Retrieved 2012-06-26.
  3. "Saskatchewan Election Results By Electoral Division" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archives Board. Retrieved April 26, 2021.


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