| EDWARDS, Bob |
Bob Edwards arrived in Alberta in 1895 and started newspapers in several
towns including Wetaskiwin, Leduc, Edmonton and High River. He finally
moved to Calgary where he published the Eye-Opener, a satirical and irreverant
publication that arrived on newstands on an irregular basis. The newspaper
was a success and, despite his opinions of politicians, was elected to
the provincial legislature with no campaigning. Edwards became ill and
died shortly after his first parliamentary session.
- Source - Alberta History Along the Highway by Ted Stone
- Source - Heritage Hunter's Guide to Alberta Museums by Roberta Hursey
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