Background
Anderson, Dennis Lester was born on August 16, 1949 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Anderson, Dennis Lester was born on August 16, 1949 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
After his political career he founded the Alberta Alliance on Mental Illness and Health. Born in Edmonton, Anderson ran as a Progressive Conservative candidate in the 1979 Alberta general election. He was re-elected to his second term in the 1982 Alberta general election winning a much larger share of the popular vote.
Anderson stood for a third term in the 1986 Alberta general election.
After the election Premier Don Getty appointed Anderson as the Minister of Culture. He held that portfolio until 1987, when he moved to the Municipal Affairs portfolio.
Anderson ran for his fourth and final term in the 1989 Alberta general election. After the election he was appointed as Minister of Consumer and Corporate Affairs, holding that post until Ralph Klein became Premier in 1992.
Anderson retired at dissolution of the Alberta Legislature in 1993.
After leaving political office, Anderson founded the Alberta Alliance on Mental Illness and Health. In November 2007 the Canadian Mental Health Association made him an honorary life member.
He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1979 to 1993.
Married Barbara Lynne Lupasko, August 21, 1971.
