Norman "Norm" Allen Weiss (December 23, 1935 – June 2, 2015) was a provincial level politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1979 to 1993 sitting with the governing Progressive Conservative caucus. During his time in office he served a couple different cabinet portfolios under the government of Don Getty.[1]
Norman Allen Weiss was born December 23, 1935, in Edmonton, Alberta to Alfred William Weiss and Matilda Steltter.[1] He attended Victoria Composite High School, and married Carol Elaine Dittberner on June 15, 1961, with which he had two daughters.[1][2] Weiss would work for Shell Canada as the Western Marketing Manager and transfer to Vancouver, British Columbia, and later transfer to Fort McMurray, Alberta to operate a Shell bulk plant and Ski-Doo dealership.[2] During his time in Fort McMurray, Weiss would serve as the vice-chair of the Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Kinsmen Club, Rotary Club and Muffalloose Trailblazers.[2]
Political career
Weiss ran for a seat to the Alberta Legislature as a candidate for the governing Progressive Conservative party in the 1979 Alberta general election. He won the election to hold the Lac La Biche-McMurray electoral district for his party. He won over half the popular vote, easily defeating three other candidates.[3]
Weiss stood for re-election in the 1982 Alberta general election. He won a super majority defeating three other candidates in his bid for a second term in office.[4]
Lac La Biche-McMurray was abolished due to redistribution in 1986. Weiss ran for a third term in office in the new Fort McMurray electoral district for the 1986 general election. He won the new district in a tight race with NDP candidate Ann Dort Maclean finishing just over 700 votes ahead in the polling.[5] After the election Premier Don Getty appointed Weiss to the Executive Council of Alberta to serve as Minister of Recreation and Parks.
Weiss ran for his fourth term in office in the 1989 Alberta general election this time with ministerial advantage. He once again faced Maclean and held his seat, because her plurality dropped while his went up marginally.[6] After the election Getty made Weiss the new Minister of Career Development and Employment. He held that portfolio until Ralph Klein became Premier in 1992. Weiss retired from the assembly at dissolution in 1993.
Later life
Following his retirement from politics, Weiss moved to Courtenay, British Columbia.[2] Weiss was awarded the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012.[2]
^ abcO'Handley, Kathryn, ed. (1993). The Canadian Parliamentary Guide. Toronto: Globe and Mail Publishing. p. 537. ISBN1414401418. OCLC 1176180932. Retrieved August 9, 2020.
norm, weiss, norman, norm, allen, weiss, december, 1935, june, 2015, provincial, level, politician, from, alberta, canada, served, member, legislative, assembly, alberta, from, 1979, 1993, sitting, with, governing, progressive, conservative, caucus, during, ti. Norman Norm Allen Weiss December 23 1935 June 2 2015 was a provincial level politician from Alberta Canada He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1979 to 1993 sitting with the governing Progressive Conservative caucus During his time in office he served a couple different cabinet portfolios under the government of Don Getty 1 Norman Norm A WeissMember of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Fort McMurray Lac La Biche McMurray 1979 1986 In office March 14 1979 June 14 1993Preceded byRon TesolinSucceeded byAdam GermainMinister of Recreation and ParksIn office May 26 1986 April 13 1989Preceded byPeter TrynchySucceeded bySteve WestCareer Development and EmploymentIn office September 18 1989 December 14 1992Preceded byKen KowalskiSucceeded byPortfolio AbolishedPersonal detailsBorn 1935 12 23 December 23 1935Edmonton AlbertaDiedJune 2 2015 2015 06 02 aged 79 Courtenay British ColumbiaPolitical partyProgressive ConservativeSpouseCarol Elaine Dittberner Contents 1 Early life 2 Political career 3 Later life 4 References 5 External linksEarly life EditNorman Allen Weiss was born December 23 1935 in Edmonton Alberta to Alfred William Weiss and Matilda Steltter 1 He attended Victoria Composite High School and married Carol Elaine Dittberner on June 15 1961 with which he had two daughters 1 2 Weiss would work for Shell Canada as the Western Marketing Manager and transfer to Vancouver British Columbia and later transfer to Fort McMurray Alberta to operate a Shell bulk plant and Ski Doo dealership 2 During his time in Fort McMurray Weiss would serve as the vice chair of the Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce a member of the Kinsmen Club Rotary Club and Muffalloose Trailblazers 2 Political career EditWeiss ran for a seat to the Alberta Legislature as a candidate for the governing Progressive Conservative party in the 1979 Alberta general election He won the election to hold the Lac La Biche McMurray electoral district for his party He won over half the popular vote easily defeating three other candidates 3 Weiss stood for re election in the 1982 Alberta general election He won a super majority defeating three other candidates in his bid for a second term in office 4 Lac La Biche McMurray was abolished due to redistribution in 1986 Weiss ran for a third term in office in the new Fort McMurray electoral district for the 1986 general election He won the new district in a tight race with NDP candidate Ann Dort Maclean finishing just over 700 votes ahead in the polling 5 After the election Premier Don Getty appointed Weiss to the Executive Council of Alberta to serve as Minister of Recreation and Parks Weiss ran for his fourth term in office in the 1989 Alberta general election this time with ministerial advantage He once again faced Maclean and held his seat because her plurality dropped while his went up marginally 6 After the election Getty made Weiss the new Minister of Career Development and Employment He held that portfolio until Ralph Klein became Premier in 1992 Weiss retired from the assembly at dissolution in 1993 Later life EditFollowing his retirement from politics Weiss moved to Courtenay British Columbia 2 Weiss was awarded the Queen s Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012 2 Weiss died on June 2 2015 in Courtenay British Columbia He had Parkinson s disease Lewy Body Dementia and throat cancer 2 References Edit a b c O Handley Kathryn ed 1993 The Canadian Parliamentary Guide Toronto Globe and Mail Publishing p 537 ISBN 1414401418 OCLC 1176180932 Retrieved August 9 2020 a b c d e f Norman Allen WEISS Legacy com Edmonton Journal Retrieved August 19 2020 Lac La Biche McMurray results 1979 Alberta Heritage Community Foundation Archived from the original on June 13 2011 Retrieved December 3 2009 Lac La Biche McMurray results 1982 Alberta Heritage Community Foundation Archived from the original on June 13 2011 Retrieved December 3 2009 Fort McMurray results 1986 Alberta Heritage Community Foundation Retrieved December 3 2009 Fort McMurray results 1989 Alberta Heritage Community Foundation Retrieved December 3 2009 External links EditLegislative Assembly of Alberta Members Listing Norm Weiss Legislative Assembly of Alberta Member Profile Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Norm Weiss amp oldid 1158429440, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
