Edmonton West
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Edmonton West was a federal electoral district
in Alberta
, Canada
, that was represented in the Canadian House of Commons
from 1917 to 1988 and from 1997 to 2004.
riding. Originally this was vast rural district including most of the northwestern quadrant of the province of Alberta and a small portion of the city of Edmonton
. In 1924 the northern rural sections were separated to form the ridings of Peace River
and Athabaska
and in 1933 the more southerly portions became Jasper–Edson, and the areas nearer the city became Pembina
in 1966.
The urban part of riding similarly shrank over time as Edmonton's population expanded and new districts were spun off from Edmonton West. Parts of Edmonton West were lost to Edmonton—Strathcona
(1952), Edmonton Centre
(first time 1966), Edmonton North
, (1976). However it also gained area from the (temporary) abolition of Edmonton Centre in 1976.
Edmonton West was abolished in 1987 when it was redistributed into Edmonton Northwest
and Edmonton Southwest
ridings. It was re-created in 1996 from Edmonton Northwest, Edmonton Southwest and Edmonton East
ridings.
The recreated Edmonton West then gained area due to the demise of Edmonton Northwest
in 1997, but lost some due to the re-creation of Edmonton Centre in 2004.
Edmonton West was abolished again in 2003 and transferred mostly into Edmonton Centre
, with a smaller portion going into Edmonton—Spruce Grove
.
:
1917 to 1988
1997 to 2004
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 was 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...
from 1917 to 1988 and from 1997 to 2004.
Demographics
| Population, 2000 | 102,210 |
| Electors | 83,890 |
| Area (km²) | |
| Population density (people per km²) |
History and geography
This riding was first created in 1914 from EdmontonEdmonton (electoral district)
Edmonton was a federal electoral district represented in the Canadian House of Commons. It was located initially in the Northwest Territories, and following its creation in 1905, the province of Alberta...
riding. Originally this was vast rural district including most of the northwestern quadrant of the province of Alberta and a small portion of the city of Edmonton
Edmonton
Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta and is the province's second-largest city. Edmonton is located on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Capital Region, which is surrounded by the central region of the province.The city and its census...
. In 1924 the northern rural sections were separated to form the ridings of Peace River
Peace River (electoral district)
Peace River is a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1925. It is a rural riding in northwest Alberta, representing the counties of Saddle Hills, Birch Hills, Grande Prairie, Northern Lights, Mackenzie, and the municipal...
and Athabaska
Athabaska (electoral district)
Athabaska was a federal electoral district Alberta, Canada, that was represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1925 to 1968.This riding was created as "Athabaska" in 1924 from parts of Battle River, Edmonton East and Edmonton West ridings...
and in 1933 the more southerly portions became Jasper–Edson, and the areas nearer the city became Pembina
Pembina (Alberta electoral district)
Pembina was a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that was represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1968 to 1988.This riding was created in 1966 from parts of Athabaska, Edmonton West, Jasper—Edson and Vegreville ridings....
in 1966.
The urban part of riding similarly shrank over time as Edmonton's population expanded and new districts were spun off from Edmonton West. Parts of Edmonton West were lost to Edmonton—Strathcona
Edmonton—Strathcona
Edmonton—Strathcona is a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1953. It spans the south central part of the city of Edmonton.-Geography:...
(1952), Edmonton Centre
Edmonton Centre
Edmonton Centre is a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1968 to 1979, and since 2004...
(first time 1966), Edmonton North
Edmonton North
Edmonton North was a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that was represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1979 to 2004.-Demographics:-Geography:The riding consisted of the northern part of the city of Edmonton, Alberta.-History:...
, (1976). However it also gained area from the (temporary) abolition of Edmonton Centre in 1976.
Edmonton West was abolished in 1987 when it was redistributed into Edmonton Northwest
Edmonton Northwest
Edmonton Northwest was a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that was represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1988 to 1997.It was created in 1987 from parts of Edmonton East, Edmonton North, Edmonton West and Pembina ridings...
and Edmonton Southwest
Edmonton Southwest
Edmonton Southwest was a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that was represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1988 to 2003.-Demographics:-Geography:It was located in the city of Edmonton in the province of Alberta.-History:...
ridings. It was re-created in 1996 from Edmonton Northwest, Edmonton Southwest and Edmonton East
Edmonton East
Edmonton East is a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 1917.The district includes a portion of the city of Edmonton.-Geography:...
ridings.
The recreated Edmonton West then gained area due to the demise of Edmonton Northwest
Edmonton Northwest
Edmonton Northwest was a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that was represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1988 to 1997.It was created in 1987 from parts of Edmonton East, Edmonton North, Edmonton West and Pembina ridings...
in 1997, but lost some due to the re-creation of Edmonton Centre in 2004.
Edmonton West was abolished again in 2003 and transferred mostly into Edmonton Centre
Edmonton Centre
Edmonton Centre is a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1968 to 1979, and since 2004...
, with a smaller portion going into Edmonton—Spruce Grove
Edmonton—Spruce Grove
Edmonton—Spruce Grove is a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons since 2004. It is a suburban riding in Edmonton.The electoral district was created in 2003 from St...
.
Member of Parliament
This riding elected the following Members of ParliamentMember of Parliament
A Member of Parliament is a representative of the voters to a :parliament. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, the term applies specifically to members of the lower house, as upper houses often have a different title, such as senate, and thus also have different titles for its members,...
:
1917 to 1988
1997 to 2004
- 1997-2004: Anne McLellanAnne McLellan|-...
- LiberalLiberal Party of CanadaThe Liberal Party of Canada , colloquially known as the Grits, is the oldest federally registered party in Canada. In the conventional political spectrum, the party sits between the centre and the centre-left. Historically the Liberal Party has positioned itself to the left of the Conservative...
- She subsequently represented Edmonton CentreEdmonton CentreEdmonton Centre is a federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada, that has been represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1968 to 1979, and since 2004...
.
1997 to 2004
1917 to 1988
See also
- Edmonton WestEdmonton West (provincial electoral district)Edmonton West was a provincial electoral district in Alberta, Canada. The riding has existed twice, the first incarnation was created in 1917 when Edmonton broke up into Edmonton East and this one. The two districts were merged along with Edmonton South in 1921 to reform the Edmonton District.The...
Provincial electoral district - List of Canadian federal electoral districts
- Past Canadian electoral districts