Mary Anne Balsillie
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Mary Anne Balsillie was a former politician from Alberta
, Canada
.
In 1977, Mary Anne Balsillie was elected to the Municipal Council for the Town of Morinville
. She served as a Town Councillor until 1992, when she defeated long-time Mayor Ross Quinn. She served as Mayor until 1996. Balisillie worked for the Alberta Home and School Association, and became part of a committee to help create Bill 41 School Amendment Act, introduced in the Alberta legislature in 1992 during the 22nd Legislature 4th Session. The bill was designed to help increase rights for francophone parents and students. The bill died in committee and did not receive Royal Assent. Following Redwater MLA Nicholas Taylor
's appointment to the Senate
in 1996, Balsillie ran in the by-election for the Alberta Liberals
. She again defeated Ross Quinn, who represented the Progressive Conservatives
, by 98 votes.
As a member of the Official Opposition she served as a member of the Law and Regulations Committee. In the 1997 Alberta general election
she was defeated by Progressive Conservative Dave Broda by 316 votes. In 2001, Balsille was elected as a representative to the Aspen Regional Health Authority.
Balsillie is currently the Executive Director for the St. Albert Stop Abuse in Families (SAIF) Society in St. Albert
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...
.
In 1977, Mary Anne Balsillie was elected to the Municipal Council for the Town of Morinville
Morinville, Alberta
Morinville is a town in central Alberta, Canada. It is located north of Edmonton on Highway 2.- History :Morinville was settled by Father Morin, an Oblate missionary, who brought many French settlers in the late 1800s, followed by several German pioneers—hence its many French and German families...
. She served as a Town Councillor until 1992, when she defeated long-time Mayor Ross Quinn. She served as Mayor until 1996. Balisillie worked for the Alberta Home and School Association, and became part of a committee to help create Bill 41 School Amendment Act, introduced in the Alberta legislature in 1992 during the 22nd Legislature 4th Session. The bill was designed to help increase rights for francophone parents and students. The bill died in committee and did not receive Royal Assent. Following Redwater MLA Nicholas Taylor
Nicholas Taylor
Nicholas "Nick" William Taylor is a retired geologist, businessman and politician and former Canadian Senator from Alberta, Canada....
's appointment to the Senate
Canadian Senate
The Senate of Canada is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the House of Commons, and the monarch . The Senate consists of 105 members appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister...
in 1996, Balsillie ran in the by-election for the Alberta Liberals
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...
. She again defeated Ross Quinn, who represented the Progressive Conservatives
Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta
The Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta is a provincial centre-right party in the Canadian province of Alberta...
, by 98 votes.
As a member of the Official Opposition she served as a member of the Law and Regulations Committee. In the 1997 Alberta general election
Alberta general election, 1997
The Alberta general election of 1997 was the twenty-fourth general election for the Province of Alberta, Canada. It was held on March 11, 1997 to elect members of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta....
she was defeated by Progressive Conservative Dave Broda by 316 votes. In 2001, Balsille was elected as a representative to the Aspen Regional Health Authority.
Balsillie is currently the Executive Director for the St. Albert Stop Abuse in Families (SAIF) Society in St. Albert
St. Albert, Alberta
St. Albert is a suburban city in Alberta, located northwest of Edmonton, on the Sturgeon River. It was originally settled as a Métis community, and is now the second largest city in the Edmonton area. St...