Alexander Mitchell (Saskatchewan politician)

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Alexander Mitchell (July 27, 1912 – July 26, 2003[1]) was a farmer and political figure in Saskatchewan. He represented Bengough from 1966 to 1971 in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan as a Liberal.

He was born on the family farm in Cardross, Saskatchewan and was educated there and in Moose Jaw. In 1935, Mitchell married Mary Gall. He earned a pilot's license and later purchased his own airplane; he was an active member of the Saskatchewan Flying Farmers Association. Mitchell was first elected to the assembly in a 1966 by-election[1] held following the death of Samuel Asbell.[2]

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  1. ^ a b "Hansard" (PDF). Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan. March 30, 2004. Retrieved 2012-07-21.
  2. ^ "The Week's News In Review". Leader-Post. Regina. February 19, 1966. p. 2. Retrieved 2012-07-21.