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George Groeneveld
Canadian politician

George Groeneveld

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Blackie, Alberta, Alberta, Canada
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Biography

George Groeneveld (born 1940 or 1941) is a Canadian politician and was a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta representing the constituency of Highwood as a Progressive Conservative.

Early life

Groeneveld was born in Blackie, Alberta. He served as regional director of the Alberta Wheat Pool. In this role, he attended the Canadian International Grains Institute. Groeneveld was Agricore United's first vice-president.

Political career

Groeneveld first sought public office in the 2004 provincial election in the constituency of Highwood. In that election, he received 64% of the vote. In 2006, following the leadership race for the Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta, newly elected Premier Ed Stelmach appointed Groeneveld as Minister of Agriculture and Food. In the 2008 provincial election that followed, Groeneveld secured his position as MLA for Highwood with 65% of the vote. In March 2008, he was reappointed as Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Personal life

Groeneveld is married to Judith. The couple has four children together. He is an active member of his community and Gladys United Church.

Election results

Alberta general election, 2004: Highwood
PartyCandidateVotes%∆%
Progressive ConservativeGeorge Groeneveld6,73763.59%−16.30%
LiberalLori Czerwinski1,84617.43%5.44%
Alberta AllianceBrian Wickhorst7316.90%
GreenSheelagh Matthews5475.16%1.68%
New DemocraticCatherine Costen4334.09%−0.55%
SeparationCory Morgan3002.83%
Total10,594
Rejected, Spoiled and Declined81
Eligible Electors / Turnout23,51945.39%
Progressive Conservative holdSwing−10.87%
Source:  
2008 Alberta general election results ( Highwood )Turnout 42.7%
AffiliationCandidateVotes%
    Progressive ConservativeGeorge Groeneveld7,71665%
    LiberalStan Shedd1,64714%
GreenJohn Barrett6906%
    NDPCarolyn Boulton3923%
Wildrose AllianceDaniel W. Doherty1,40512%
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