Calgary

Calgary was a territorial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of Northwest Territories, Canada. The riding was created by royal proclamation in 1884, and split into East Calgary, West Calgary and High River in 1894. Calgary Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) History of the Calgary district When the Calgary district was created in 1884, it elected accountant and rancher James Geddes as its representative in the 1st Council of the North-West Territories. Although most of the represented parts of the Territories held elections in 1885, Geddes' term was extended. He resigned the following year.