Location: 910 4th Avenue S, Lethbridge

Emplacement : 910 4th Avenue S, Lethbridge

Coordinates · Coordonnées: 49.693998, -112.832614

Source: Parks Canada – Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada commemorative plaques (Directory of Federal Heritage Designations)

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Link · Lien : https://adpf-dfhd.pc.gc.ca/en/report/a622fadc-d169-48bb-b5d0-d7a7296c5158

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Charles Alexander Magrath

Born in Upper Canada, Magrath participated in foundation surveys of the North-West Territories from 1878 until 1885 when he joined Sir A. T. Galt in his pioneer industrial enterprises. First mayor of Lethbridge, he was also a member of the Territorial Legislature (1891-1898), of the Haultain administration (1897-1898) and a member of Parliament representing Medicine Hat (1908-11). Sometime chairman of Ontario Hydro and of the Canadian section of the International Joint Commission, he also served on the Newfoundland Royal Commission of 1933. He died in Victoria.

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Charles Alexander Magrath

Né en Ontario, Magrath participa aux premiers levés effectués dans les Territoires du Nord-Ouest, de 1878 à 1885. Il s’associa ensuite à A.T. Galt qui faisait œuvre de pionnier dans l’installation d’entreprises industrielles. Premier maire de Lethbridge, il siégea aussi à l’Assemblée législative des Territoires du Nord-Ouest et aux Communes. Il présida l’Ontario Hydro (1925-1931) et la section canadienne de la Commission mixte internationale; il siégea également à la Commission royale de Terre-Neuve en 1933. Il mourut à Victoria.