List of mayors of St facts for kids
St. Albert, a city in Alberta, Canada, has had many leaders over the years. These leaders are called mayors. A mayor is like the main boss of a city. They help make important decisions for everyone who lives there. This page lists all the people who have been mayor of St. Albert, from the very first one to the mayor today.
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Who Are the Mayors of St. Albert?
What Does a Mayor Do?
A mayor is the head of the city council. The city council is a group of people who work together to run the city. The mayor's job is to lead meetings, represent the city, and make sure things like roads, parks, and public services work well. They listen to the people of St. Albert and try to make the city a great place to live.
A Look at St. Albert's Mayors Over Time
St. Albert has a rich history, and its mayors have played a big part in shaping the city. From its early days as a small community to the growing city it is today, each mayor has helped guide St. Albert.
Early Mayors (1904-1940s)
The first mayors helped set up the city's basic services. They worked to build the community from the ground up.
- Cheri Hebert (1904-1907)
- Fleuri Perron (1908)
- Lucien Boudreau (1909)
- Herbert B. Dawson (1910)
- Leon Levasseur (1911-1912)
- J. Arthur Giroux (1913-1918)
- Alex Perron (1918-1919)
- Michael Hogan (1919-1943)
Mid-Century Leaders (1940s-1970s)
During this time, St. Albert began to grow more. Mayors faced new challenges as the population increased. There was even a period when the city was run by a special board instead of a mayor.
- Richard Poirier (1943-1945)
- John E Leclair (1945-1946)
- Eugene Maheux (1946-1947)
- Neil M. Ross (1947-1951)
- William Veness (1951-1957)
- No mayor, as St. Albert was designated as a New Town and run by a Board of Administrators
- William Veness (1962-1965)
- John de Bruijn (1965)
- Dick Fowler (1965-1968)
- Ray Gibbon (1968 - 1974)
Modern Era Mayors (1970s-Today)
In recent decades, St. Albert has continued to expand. Mayors in this period have worked on modern city planning and services. Some mayors have served multiple times, showing their dedication to the city.
- Richard Plain (1974-1977)
- Ronald Harvey (1977-1980)
- Dick Fowler (1980-1989)
- Ray Gibbon (1989)
- Anita Ratchinsky (1989-1998)
- Paul Chalifoux (1998-2001)
- Richard Plain (2001-2004)
- Paul Chalifoux (2004-2007)
- Nolan Crouse (2007-present)
All information on this page comes from the St. Albert Historical Society (1985) book, The Black Robe's Vision.
