Elizabeth (Bettie) Jane Hewes (March 12, 1921 - November 6, 2001) was a Canadian politician, former Edmonton Alderwoman, and Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. March 12 is the 71st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (72nd in Leap years). ... 1921 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... November 6 is the 310th day of the year (311th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 55 days remaining. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... {{Hide = {{{Disable Motto Link}}}}} Motto: {{Unhide = {{{Disable Motto Link}}}}} Industry Integrity Progress City of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada location. ... A Member of the Legislative Assembly, or MLA, is a representative elected by the voters of an electoral district to the Legislature or legislative assembly of a subnational jurisdiction. ... Motto: Fortis et Liber (Strong and free) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Edmonton Largest city Calgary Lieutenant-Governor Norman Kwong Premier Ralph Klein (PC) Area 661,848 km² (6th) • Land 642,317 km² • Water 19,531 km² (2. ...

Hewes graduated from the University of Toronto in 1944 with degree in occupational therapy. Founded in 1827, the University of Toronto (U of T), in Toronto, Ontario, is the largest university in Canada. ... 1944 was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ...

She was an Alderwoman in the City of Edmonton from 1974 until 1984. From 1964 to 1967, she was the Executive Director of the Canadian Mental Health Association, Director of the Edmonton Social Planning Council From 1967 to 1974, and Chairman of the Board of Canadian National Railway from 1984 to 1985 (first woman to chair the board of CN). {{Hide = {{{Disable Motto Link}}}}} Motto: {{Unhide = {{{Disable Motto Link}}}}} Industry Integrity Progress City of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada location. ... 1974 is a common year starting on Tuesday (click on link for calendar). ... This page is about the year 1984. ... 1964 was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1974 is a common year starting on Tuesday (click on link for calendar). ... Canadian National Railways logo or herald (used pre-1960) Network Map of Canadian National Railway The Canadian National Railway (CN; AAR reporting marks CN, CNA, CNIS), known as Canadian National Railways (CNR) between 1918 and 1960, and Canadian National/Canadien National (CN) from 1960 to present, is a Canadian Class... This page is about the year 1984. ... This article is about the year. ...

Hewes was elected as a Liberal Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Edmonton Gold Bar in the 1986 Alberta provincial election, and re-elected in the 1989 , and 1993 provincial elections. In 1993, she recieved over 10,000 votes in Edmonton Gold Bar, the largest vote of any candidate running in that election. She did not run for re-election in the 1997 election. In 1994, Hewes served as the Interim Leader of the Official Opposition and Alberta Liberal Party. The Alberta Liberal Party is a political party in Alberta, Canada. ... A Member of the Legislative Assembly, or MLA, is a representative elected by the voters of an electoral district to the Legislature or legislative assembly of a subnational jurisdiction. ... The Alberta general election of 1986 was the twenty-first general election for the Province of Alberta, Canada. ... The Alberta general election of 1989 was the twenty-second general election for the Province of Alberta, Canada. ... The Alberta general election of 1993 was the twenty-third general election for the Province of Alberta, Canada. ... The Alberta general election of 1997 was the twenty-fourth general election for the Province of Alberta, Canada. ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ...

References

• Biographies of Mayors and Councillors. Edmonton Public Library. URL accessed on January 26, 2005.