George VanderBurg (born February 15, 1957) is a

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politician, who formerly represented the

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of Whitecourt-Ste. Anne in the

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. He was a member of the Progressive Conservative Party. VanderBurg won his third term in office by defeating Link Byfield in the

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. He served as Minister of Seniors and Community Supports in the

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, appointed in 2011, succeeding

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. Vanderburg lost his seat in May 2015 to NDP candidate, Oneil Carlier.

Electoral history

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Profile at the Legislative Assembly of Alberta
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