Stephen Stiles

Background

He was born at Oldham, England.

Career

Stiles first ran for the Progressive Conservatives in the February 1982 by-election in Olds-Didsbury that saw Gordon Kesler from the Western Canada Concept elected. He was defeated running a distant third behind Alberta Social Cr Party candidate Lloyd Quantz. Stiles is famous for making controversial remarks about the Keegstra Affair and repression in China.

Achievements

• Stiles won the 1982 general election months later, and served the riding of for one term in office from 1982 to 1986 as the first Conservative elected to the riding.