Edward Michener

Who was Edward Michener?

Edward Michener was a politician from Alberta, Canada. He was born in Tintern, Ontario.

Edward was acclaimed as Mayor of Red Deer, Alberta. In the 1904 Mayoral race, he held that position for 2 terms until 1906.

Edward was elected as an Independent in the 1909 Alberta election. In 1910 after Richard Bennett resigned to run for the Canadian House of Commons, he crossed the floor to join the Conservatives. He became Leader of the Official Opposition in Alberta and leader of the party.

He was appointed to the Canadian Senate in 1918.

His son Roland Michener went on to be Governor General of Canada.