Prince Albert East-Cumberland

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Prince Albert East-Cumberland was a constituency of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan.

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History

The seat was created out of the Cumberland district and later became Prince Albert East.

Geography

The district covered the eastern part of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.

Representation

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References

  1. Center, University of Regina Canadian Plains Research (2004). Saskatchewan Politicians: Lives Past and Present. University of Regina Press. ISBN   978-0-88977-165-9.