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Bridget Pastoor
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Bridget Antoinette Brennan Pastoor (born April 13, 1940) is a Canadian politician who served as a member of the Alberta legislative assembly from 22 November 2004 to May 5, 2015.
Quick Facts MLA for Lethbridge-East, Preceded by ...
Bridget A. Pastoor | |
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MLA for Lethbridge-East | |
In office November 22, 2004 ā May 5, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Ken Nicol |
Succeeded by | Maria Fitzpatrick |
Personal details | |
Born | Bridget Antoinette Brennan (1940-04-13) April 13, 1940 (age 84) Saint Boniface, Manitoba |
Political party | Progressive Conservative (before 2004, 2011-present) Liberal Party (2004-2011) |
Residence(s) | Lethbridge, Alberta |
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Pastoor began her political life when she ran in the 1998 election for a seat on the Lethbridge City Council in Lethbridge, Alberta. After serving two terms on city council and with the resignation of Alberta Liberal Party leader Ken Nicol, she decided to run in the 2004 provincial election to take his place in the Lethbridge-East riding. She won the riding with 5,340 votes, beating her nearest competitor Rod Fong by 637 votes.