About Edward Charles Whelan
Lived 1919 – 2007 (aged 88). Edward Charles Whelan was a Canadian politician.
Edward Charles Whelan (August 6, 1919 – December 11, 2007) and was educated in local schools and at the Toronto Technical School. Whelan took over the operation of the family farm following the death of his father. Later, he worked as a machinist in automobile plants in Windsor. Whelan moved to Saskatchewan in 1943 and took up farming there. In 1948, he married Pemrose Henry. Whelan served in the provincial cabinet as Minister of Mineral Resources and as Minister of Consumer Affairs.
With his wife, he published a book on the life of Tommy Douglas, Touched by Tommy.
His brother Eugene served in the House of Commons, and became a Cabinet minister and Senator.
Electoral record
Regina City (4 members)
Regina North
Regina North West
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Who was Edward Charles Whelan?
Saskatchewan politician (1919-2007)
When was Edward Charles Whelan born?
Edward Charles Whelan was born on 6 August 1919.
When did Edward Charles Whelan die?
Edward Charles Whelan died on 11 December 2007.
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Edward Charles Whelan was a politician.
What nationality was Edward Charles Whelan?
Edward Charles Whelan was Canadian.
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