Thunder Bay and Rainy River was a federal

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represented in the

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from 1904 to 1917. It was located in the northwestern part of the

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. This riding was created in 1903 from parts of Algoma riding. It consisted of the territorial districts of Thunder Bay and Rainy River. The electoral district was abolished in 1914 when it was redistributed between

Fort William and Rainy River Fort William and Rainy River was a federal electoral district represented in the House of Commons of Canada from 1917 to 1925. It was located in the province of Ontario. This riding was created in 1914 from parts of Thunder Bay and Rainy River rid ...

and

Port Arthur and Kenora Port Arthur and Kenora was a federal electoral district represented in the House of Commons of Canada from 1917 to 1925. It was located in the province of Ontario. This riding was created in 1914 from parts of Thunder Bay and Rainy River riding. I ...

ridings.

Members of Parliament

This riding has elected the following

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Election history

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Liberal Liberal or liberalism may refer to: Politics * a supporter of liberalism ** Liberalism by country * an adherent of a Liberal Party * Liberalism (international relations) * Sexually liberal feminism * Social liberalism Arts, entertainment and m ...

James Conmee James Conmee (October 13, 1848 – July 23, 1913) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Algoma West from 1885 to 1902 and Port Arthur and Rainy River from 1902 to 1904 in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario and Thun ...

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John James Carrick John James Carrick (September 17, 1873 – May 11, 1966) was an Ontario real estate promoter and political figure. He was always referred to by his initials as J.J. Carrick. Carrick served as mayor of Port Arthur in 1908. He represented Po ...

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Members of Parliament

Election history

See also

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