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Peter Lougheed was a former premier of Alberta (1971-1985) who was in charge of the Progressive Conservative government in the province during an era of significant development for Alberta in relation to the energy sectors and provincial contribution to the national scene. Peter Lougheed was born in Calgary on July 26, 1928, son of Edgar and Edna Lougheed and grandson of Sir James Alexander Lougheed. He was educated in Calgary public schools, was awarded a BA. and LLB. from the University of Alberta in 1951 and 1952 respectively, and an M.B.A. from Harvard University in 1954, Lougheed was elected leader of a moribund Progressive Conservative party in Alberta in 1965, and went on to win a seat in the legislature in 1967, and to become premier at the head of a new Progressive Conservative government in 1971. He was premier of the province through tumultuous years of boom and bust, the development of the energy industry, and federal-provincial conflicts. Lougheed retired from politics in 1985 after winning four successive election victories. After leaving politics, Lougheed was a partner and counsel with Bennett Jones law firm in Calgary; was active in international business pursuits, and much involved in national issues of trade and constitutional reform. Lougheed made his home in Calgary and was involved in various business pursuits, actively supporting various organizations, and speaking out on matters of public concern.
Lougheed had long suffered from a heart condition and in early September 2012, his health deteriorated and he was taken to hospital where he died of natural causes. His body lay in state from September 17-18, 2012 inside the main rotunda of the Alberta Legislature Building. The national and provincial flags were flown at half-mast throughout the province of Alberta. After lying in state, Lougheed's body travelled back to Calgary in a motorcade from Edmonton that followed a procession through the city, passing places of significance to Lougheed. A state memorial was held on September 21, 2012 at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Calgary.
For a more complete biography see archivist's file.