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Edgar Peter Lougheed PC CC AOE QC ( / ˈlɔːhiːd / LAW-heed; July 26, 1928 – September 13, 2012) was a Canadian lawyer and Progressive Conservative politician who served as the tenth premier of Alberta from 1971 to 1985, presiding over a period of reform and economic growth.
The National Post reports the death of Peter Lougheed, who led Alberta for 14 years and fought with Pierre Trudeau over resources and the constitution. He was also a lawyer, a Harvard graduate, a sports fan and a federalist.
The Honourable Peter Lougheed has been known as a champion of the interests of Western Canada, but at the same time, has clearly supported Canadian unity. His electoral support from Albertans helped him to become one of Canada’s most influential leaders.
The web page reports the death of Peter Lougheed, who led Alberta's Progressive Conservatives to dominance and fought for provincial rights and resources. It also includes a statement from his family and a brief biography of his life and achievements.
Sep 14, 2012 · Alberta’s former premier Peter Lougheed, considered by many to be one of Canada's best premiers, died Thursday night at the age of 84. Lougheed was reported to be in hospital earlier this week...
Sep 13, 2012 · EDMONTON—Peter Lougheed, the man with a bulldog chin and crooked grin who transformed Alberta into a modern petro-powered giant and an equal player in Confederation, has died.
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Sep 13, 2012 · Edgar Peter Lougheed, businessman, lawyer, premier of Alberta (born at Calgary 26 July 1928, died there 13 Sept. 2012). In 1965, at the age of 36, Lougheed was elected leader of the small Alberta Progressive Conservative Party. A successful political career at the helm of such a marginal party seemed unlikely at the start.
