Isidore Goresky
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Isidore Goresky was a farm labourer, teacher and provincial politician from Alberta
, Canada
. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta
from 1930 to 1935 sitting with the United Farmers caucus in government.
, Austria
(now part of the Ukraine
). His family moved to Canada in 1905 after being unable to improve their living conditions. The family settled in Stony Mountain
, Manitoba
. He lived in the town until 1918 when his father Basil purchased a farm six miles to the north-west of the community.
Goresky began his working life as a farm hand and went to school in various locals around Manitoba. He tried to join the Army in 1917 but was unsuccessful. He began teaching in the fall of 1918 and worked his first stint for four months. He later went to the University of Manitoba
in 1920 and then attended normal school in Brandon
, Manitoba
graduating in 1922.
Goresky continued to work various teaching jobs until he moved to Alberta
in 1926 to accept a job as a principal in Smoky Lake
. He tried to re-enroll with the University of Manitoba to complete his masters degree but was unable to so he went to the University of Alberta
instead. He obtained his masters degree in 1929. He ran for political office in 1930.
as a United Farmers candidate in the Whitford electoral district. He defeated two other candidates with a landslide margin of victory to hold the seat for his party.
Goresky ran for a second term in the 1935 Alberta general election
. He was defeated by Social Credit candidate William Tomyn
finishing a distant third out of fourth place ahead of former MLA Andrew Shandro
.
, Alberta
. He worked as a rector for the Ukrainian M. Hrushewsky Institute for a year and then got hired on as a teacher for the Edmonton Public Board of Education, after that he worked as a school superintendent in the town of Consort
, Alberta
. He began working on his Master's of Education in 1936 completing it in 1938. Goresky joined the Royal Canadian Airforce in 1942. He was discharged from the service after World War II
in 1945. After the war he continued to work various education posts until 1966.
Goresky spent the late 60's and 70's researching early Ukrainian immigration to Canada, translating and publishing various records. He also translated and published two books History of Ukrainian Settlement in Canada and Ukrainian Pioneers of Alberta.
Goresky moved to White Rock
, British Columbia
in 1986. He died on February 22, 1999 in Surrey
, British Columbia
. He was the last living member of the United Farmers government. His funeral service was held on March 1, 1999, at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Mary’s in Surrey, British Columbia.
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...
. He served as a member of 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 1930 to 1935 sitting with the United Farmers caucus in government.
Early life
Isidore Goresky was born on November 25, 1902 in Barbiwtsi, Vashkiwtsi BukowinaBukovina
Bukovina is a historical region on the northern slopes of the northeastern Carpathian Mountains and the adjoining plains.-Name:The name Bukovina came into official use in 1775 with the region's annexation from the Principality of Moldavia to the possessions of the Habsburg Monarchy, which became...
, Austria
Austria
Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the...
(now part of the Ukraine
Ukraine
Ukraine is a country in Eastern Europe. It has an area of 603,628 km², making it the second largest contiguous country on the European continent, after Russia...
). His family moved to Canada in 1905 after being unable to improve their living conditions. The family settled in Stony Mountain
Stony Mountain, Manitoba
Stony Mountain is a small community in Manitoba, Canada located approximately north of Winnipeg on Provincial Highway 7. The town is located in the Rural Municipality of Rockwood and is the location of Stony Mountain Ski Area...
, Manitoba
Manitoba
Manitoba is a Canadian prairie province with an area of . The province has over 110,000 lakes and has a largely continental climate because of its flat topography. Agriculture, mostly concentrated in the fertile southern and western parts of the province, is vital to the province's economy; other...
. He lived in the town until 1918 when his father Basil purchased a farm six miles to the north-west of the community.
Goresky began his working life as a farm hand and went to school in various locals around Manitoba. He tried to join the Army in 1917 but was unsuccessful. He began teaching in the fall of 1918 and worked his first stint for four months. He later went to the University of Manitoba
University of Manitoba
The University of Manitoba , in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, is the largest university in the province of Manitoba. It is Manitoba's most comprehensive and only research-intensive post-secondary educational institution. It was founded in 1877, making it Western Canada’s first university. It placed...
in 1920 and then attended normal school in Brandon
Brandon, Manitoba
Brandon is the second largest city in Manitoba, Canada, and is located in the southwestern area of the province. Brandon is the largest city in the Westman region of Manitoba. The city is located along the Assiniboine River. Spruce Woods Provincial Park and CFB Shilo are a relatively short distance...
, Manitoba
Manitoba
Manitoba is a Canadian prairie province with an area of . The province has over 110,000 lakes and has a largely continental climate because of its flat topography. Agriculture, mostly concentrated in the fertile southern and western parts of the province, is vital to the province's economy; other...
graduating in 1922.
Goresky continued to work various teaching jobs until he moved to 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...
in 1926 to accept a job as a principal in Smoky Lake
Smoky Lake, Alberta
Smoky Lake is a town in central Alberta, Canada. It is located northeast of Edmonton at the junction of Highway 28 and Highway 855. It lies between the North Saskatchewan River, Smoky Creek and White Earth Creek. Long Lake Provincial Park is located north of the town.- Demographics :In 2006,...
. He tried to re-enroll with the University of Manitoba to complete his masters degree but was unable to so he went to the University of Alberta
University of Alberta
The University of Alberta is a public research university located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 1908 by Alexander Cameron Rutherford, the first premier of Alberta and Henry Marshall Tory, its first president, it is widely recognized as one of the best universities in Canada...
instead. He obtained his masters degree in 1929. He ran for political office in 1930.
Political career
Goresky ran for a seat to the Alberta Legislature in the 1930 Alberta general electionAlberta general election, 1930
The Alberta general election of 1930 was the seventh general election for the Province of Alberta, Canada. It was held on June 19, 1930 to elect members of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta....
as a United Farmers candidate in the Whitford electoral district. He defeated two other candidates with a landslide margin of victory to hold the seat for his party.
Goresky ran for a second term in the 1935 Alberta general election
Alberta general election, 1935
The Alberta general election of 1935 was the eighth general election for the Province of Alberta, Canada. It was held on August 22, 1935 to elect members of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta....
. He was defeated by Social Credit candidate William Tomyn
William Tomyn
William Tomyn was a politician and teacher from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1935 to 1952 and again 1959 to 1971 sitting with the Social Credit caucus in government both times.-Early life:...
finishing a distant third out of fourth place ahead of former MLA Andrew Shandro
Andrew Shandro
Andrew Shandro is a professional mountain biker. Shandro has starred in many films and featured in mountain bike magazines worldwide. The majority of Shandro's pictures are taken by his close friend Sterling Lawrence. Andrew was born and raised on the North Shore, British Columbia...
.
Late life
After his defeat from office Goresky moved to EdmontonEdmonton
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...
, 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...
. He worked as a rector for the Ukrainian M. Hrushewsky Institute for a year and then got hired on as a teacher for the Edmonton Public Board of Education, after that he worked as a school superintendent in the town of Consort
Consort, Alberta
Consort is a village in eastern Alberta, Canada. It is located at the intersection of Highway 12 and Highway 41, approximately southeast of Edmonton, northeast of Calgary, and west of Saskatoon. The Saskatchewan border is approximately to the east....
, 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...
. He began working on his Master's of Education in 1936 completing it in 1938. Goresky joined the Royal Canadian Airforce in 1942. He was discharged from the service after World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
in 1945. After the war he continued to work various education posts until 1966.
Goresky spent the late 60's and 70's researching early Ukrainian immigration to Canada, translating and publishing various records. He also translated and published two books History of Ukrainian Settlement in Canada and Ukrainian Pioneers of Alberta.
Goresky moved to White Rock
White Rock
-Geography:In the United States*White Rock, Michigan*White Rock, New Mexico*White Rock, South Carolina*White Rock, South Dakota*White Rock , a ridgeline high point in the northeast United States; also White Rocks, the southernmost summit on the same ridgeline*White Rocks National Recreation Area,...
, British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
in 1986. He died on February 22, 1999 in Surrey
Surrey
Surrey is a county in the South East of England and is one of the Home Counties. The county borders Greater London, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire and Berkshire. The historic county town is Guildford. Surrey County Council sits at Kingston upon Thames, although this has been part of...
, British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
. He was the last living member of the United Farmers government. His funeral service was held on March 1, 1999, at the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of St. Mary’s in Surrey, British Columbia.