Calgary 
Events Description
Coinciding with Senator Lougheed’s time in the federal cabinet were some of the largest strikes in Canadian history, including major ones in Calgary. These signs of class division had political ramifications as both labour and conservative forces mobilized to control political representation in the city at all levels of government. This talk will explore the class dimension of electoral politics in Calgary, beginning with the federal election of 1911 — when Calgary bucked the trend of the west and voted against candidates supporting reciprocity — through to Alberta’s first recall election in 1926 over the issue of the public provision of textbooks in Calgary schools.
Thank you to the Alberta Museums Association for supporting this event!
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets : Free
Free for all adults aged 18+.
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Thursday September 17, 2026
Doors open at 6:00 pm. Talk begins at 7:00 pm.
Venue & Address
Lougheed House, 707 13 Ave SW, Calgary, AB
Wheelchair accessible
