October
6
Alberta almanac
On this day in Alberta
12 moments and Albertans connected to 6 October, spanning 1917 to 2017.
- 10 born
- 1 died
- 1 founded
2022
Danielle Smith wins UCP leadership
Danielle Smith won the United Conservative Party leadership on the sixth ballot of the party's 2022 race, making her Alberta's premier-designate. She was sworn in as premier five days later.
Wikipedia — 2022 United Conservative Party leadership election ↗
- 1917East CalgaryFounded
former federal electoral district in Alberta, Canada (1917–1925)
Read on Wikipediasource data109 years ago today
Also on this date
- 1923
- 1925Bud OlsonBorn
Canadian businessman and politician (1925-2002)
Read on Wikipediasource data101 years ago today
- 1926
- 1931
Canadian ice hockey player (1931–2009)
Read on Wikipediasource data95 years ago today
- 1954
- 1970
- 1977
- 1989
- 1989
- 1999
- 2017
Canadian pediatrician, university president and medical executive (1926–2017)
Read on Wikipediasource data9 years ago today
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