Peter Lougheed
Peter Lougheed was a prominent Canadian politician who served as the 14th Premier of Alberta from 1971 to 1985. A member of the Progressive Conservative Party, Lougheed is known for his influential leadership during a transformative period in Alberta's history, characterized by economic growth and the development of the province's natural resources. He championed the idea of Alberta's independence and pride, advocating for provincial rights and a more significant role for Alberta in national affairs. His legacy includes the establishment of the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund, which aimed to secure the province's wealth for future generations. Lougheed remains a revered figure in Alberta, symbolizing ambition, leadership, and the spirit of the province.
Born on Jul 26, 1928 (96 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Canada | 2 | 6.50 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 33,323 | $1,700,000 | 1,491$ |
| Totals | 2 | 38,005,238 | 33,323 | $1,700,000 | 1,491$ |
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Former Alberta premier Peter Lougheed is mentioned as a Western Canadian political leader.
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Canada:
Peter Lougheed established the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund in the 1970s.
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Canada:
Peter Lougheed is referred to as a highly forward-thinking, Alberta-first leader and a hero to the author's father.
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