Warden Burgess

Warden Burgess (December 21, 1899[1] – February 13, 1979[2]) was a political figure in Saskatchewan. He represented Qu'Appelle-Wolseley from 1944 to 1948 in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan as a Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) member.

Born in Ontario, he came to Sintaluta, Saskatchewan with his family in 1903. Burgess served as a delegate for his district to the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool from 1937 to 1941 and was a Wheat Pool director from 1949 to 1955. He also served as secretary for the Co-operative Hail Insurance Company and as president of the Co-operative Trust Company. Burgess served as a director of the Anti-Tuberculosis League.[1] He was defeated when he ran for reelection to the provincial assembly in 1948.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b "Testimonial dinner honors Warden Burgess". Leader-Post. Regina. November 28, 1964. p. 15. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
  2. ^ "Hansard" (PDF). Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan. February 23, 1979. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
  3. ^ "Saskatchewan Election Results By Electoral Division" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archives Board. Retrieved 2012-03-27.


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