The Alberta Elections (Part Four): The Lougheed-Getty Era - Listen

The Alberta Elections (Part Four): The Lougheed-Getty Era

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The Progressive Conservatives came to power in 1971, ending 36 years of Social Credit rule in Alberta. For the next 22 years, there were only two premiers, Peter Lougheed and Don Getty. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @[email protected] Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Want to send me something? Craig Baird PO Box 2384 Stony Plain PO Main, Alberta T7Z1X8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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