Don Mazankowski, a longtime Conservative from Alberta who served in Parliament for 25 years — including a stint as deputy prime minister — has died at the age of 85. "His life and career took on a new direction when he met Prime Minister John Diefenbaker, who was travelling through Vegreville on a speaking tour," says a biographical note on the Alberta Order of Excellence website. When the Conservatives came to power in 1979 under then-prime minister Joe Clark, Mazankowski was appointed minister of transport. He was appointed deputy prime minister in 1986 and held the position until his retirement in 1993. 'A truly great Albertan'Alberta Premier Jason Kenney called Mazankowski "a truly great Albertan" who served his community and country.

Source: CBC News October 28, 2020 20:20 UTC