Elmer Roper | |
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26th Mayor of Edmonton | |
In office October 14, 1959 – October 16, 1963 | |
Preceded by | Frederick John Mitchell |
Succeeded by | William Hawrelak |
Leader of the Alberta Co-operative Commonwealth Federation | |
In office 1942–1955 | |
Preceded by | Chester Ronning |
Succeeded by | Floyd Albin Johnson |
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Edmonton | |
In office September 22, 1942 – June 29, 1955 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Elmer Ernest Roper June 4, 1893 Ingonish, Nova Scotia |
Died | November 12, 1994 (aged 101) Victoria, British Columbia |
Political party | Alberta Co-operative Commonwealth Federation, Labour, Citizens Committee, Civic Reform Association |
Other political affiliations | Co-operative Commonwealth Federation |
Spouse | Goldie C. Bell |
Children | Three daughters and one son (G. Lyall Roper) |
Profession | Printer |
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Elmer Ernest Roper (June 4, 1893 – November 12, 1994) was a Canadian businessman, trade unionist and politician. He was an Alberta Co-operative Commonwealth Federation member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, 1942-1955, and mayor of Edmonton 1959-1963.