Elmer Roper
Elmer Roper | |
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Roper c. 1962 | |
| 26th Mayor of Edmonton | |
| In office October 14, 1959 – October 16, 1963 | |
| Preceded by | Frederick John Mitchell |
| Succeeded by | William Hawrelak |
| Leader of the Alberta Co-operative Commonwealth Federation | |
| In office 1942–1955 | |
| Preceded by | Chester Ronning |
| Succeeded by | Floyd Albin Johnson |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta for Edmonton | |
| In office September 22, 1942 – June 29, 1955 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Elmer Ernest Roper June 4, 1893 |
| Died | November 12, 1994 (aged 101) |
| Party | Alberta Co-operative Commonwealth Federation, Labour, Citizens Committee, Civic Reform Association |
| Other political affiliations | Co-operative Commonwealth Federation |
| Spouse | Goldie C. Bell |
| Children | Three daughters and one son (G. Lyall Roper) |
| Profession | Printer |
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Elmer Ernest Roper (June 4, 1893 – November 12, 1994) was a Canadian businessman, trade unionist and politician. He was an elected member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1942 to 1955 as a representative of the Alberta Co-operative Commonwealth Federation party in the city of Edmonton and also served as mayor of Edmonton from 1959 to 1963.