The Lougheed Ministry was the combined Cabinet (called Executive Council of Alberta), chaired by Premier Peter Lougheed, and Ministers that governed Alberta from the 17th Alberta Legislature beginning on September 10, 1971, to mid-point of the 20th Alberta Legislature ending on November 1, 1985.

The Executive Council (commonly known as the cabinet) was made up of members of the Progressive Conservative Party of Alberta which held a majority of seats in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. The cabinet was appointed by the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta on the advice of the Premier.

Peter Lougheed retired as Premier on November 1, 1985, ending the Lougheed Ministry, and was succeeded by Don Getty and the Getty Ministry.

Cabinet selection When selecting his Cabinets Lougheed took the approach that first-hand knowledge may be a determent to the success of the Minister, who he wanted to take on the role without any preconceived notions. For instance Hugh Horner a doctor was appointed Minister of Agriculture and Lou Hyndman a lawyer was appointed Minister of Education. Lougheed completely shuffled his Cabinet upon re-election in 1975 and 1979, with no Minister retaining the same position, although after the 1982 election he reappointed several Ministers to the same portfolios. Lougheed also oversaw an expansion of the size of Cabinet, which assisted in providing regional representation.

List of ministers Name Date Appointed Date Departed Peter LougheedPresident of the Executive Council (Premier) September 10, 1971 November 1, 1985Hugh HornerDeputy PremierSeptember 10, 1971September 24, 1979Gordon MinielyProvincial TreasurerSeptember 10, 1971April 2, 1975 Merv Leitch April 3, 1975 March 22, 1979 Lou Hyndman March 23, 1979 May 25, 1986 Merv LeitchAttorney General September 10, 1971 April 2, 1975 James L. Foster April 3, 1975 March 22, 1979 Neil Stanley Crawford March 23, 1979 May 25, 1986 James L. FosterMinister of Advanced Education September 10, 1971 April 2, 1975Archibald D. JohnstonNovember 19, 1982May 25, 1986Bert HoholMinister of Advanced Education and ManpowerApril 3, 1975March 22, 1979Jim HorsmanMarch 23, 1979November 18, 1982Hugh HornerMinister of AgricultureSeptember 10, 1971April 2, 1975Marvin MooreApril 3, 1975March 22, 1979Dallas SchmidtMarch 23, 1979November 18, 1982LeRoy FjordbottenNovember 19, 1982May 25, 1986Robert Wagner DowlingMinister of Business Development and TourismApril 3, 1975March 22, 1979Robert Wagner DowlingMinister of Consumer AffairsMarch 6, 1973April 2, 1975Graham HarleMinister of Consumer and Corporate AffairsApril 3, 1975March 22, 1979Julian KoziakMarch 23, 1979November 18, 1982Connie OstermanNovember 19, 1982February 5, 1986Horst SchmidMinister of CultureApril 3, 1975March 22, 1979Horst SchmidMinister of Culture, Youth, and RecreationSeptember 10, 1971April 2, 1975Hugh HornerMinister of Economic DevelopmentMarch 23, 1979September 30, 1979Hugh PlancheOctober 1, 1979May 25, 1986Lou HyndmanMinister of EducationSeptember 10, 1971April 2, 1975Julian KoziakApril 3, 1975March 22, 1979David Thomas KingMarch 23, 1979February 5, 1986Don GettyMinister of Energy and Natural ResourcesApril 3, 1975March 22, 1979Merv LeitchMarch 23, 1979November 18, 1982John ZaozirnyNovember 19, 1982May 25, 1986Don GettyMinister of Federal and Intergovernmental AffairsSeptember 10, 1971April 2, 1975Lou HyndmanApril 3, 1975March 22, 1979Archibald D. JohnstonMarch 23, 1979November 18, 1982Jim HorsmanNovember 19, 1982December 14, 1992Horst SchmidMinister of Government ServicesApril 3, 1975March 22, 1979Stewart McCraeMarch 23, 1979November 18, 1982Neil Stanley CrawfordMinister of Health and Social DevelopmentSeptember 10, 1971April 2, 1975Clarence CopithorneMinister of Highways and TransportSeptember 10, 1971April 2, 1975Gordon MinielyMinister of Hospitals and Medical CareApril 3, 1975March 22, 1979David John RussellMarch 23, 1979May 25, 1986Larry ShabenMinister of HousingNovember 19, 1982May 25, 1986William YurkoMinister of Housing and Public WorksApril 3, 1975April 23, 1978Tom ChambersApril 24, 1978November 18, 1982Fred PeacockMinister of Industry and CommerceJune 2, 1972April 2, 1975Fred PeacockMinister of Industry and TourismSeptember 10, 1971June 1, 1972Horst SchmidMinister of International TradeNovember 19, 1982February 5, 1986Bert HoholMinister of LabourSeptember 10, 1971June 1, 1972Neil Stanley CrawfordApril 3, 1975March 22, 1979Leslie YoungMarch 23, 1979May 25, 1986Allan WarrackMinister of Lands and ForestsSeptember 10, 1971April 2, 1975Ernie IsleyMinister of ManpowerNovember 19, 1982May 25, 1986Bert HoholMinister of Manpower and LabourJune 2, 1972April 2, 1975Bill DickieMinister of Mines and MineralsSeptember 10, 1971April 2, 1975David John RussellMinister of Municipal AffairsSeptember 10, 1971April 2, 1975Archibald D. JohnstonApril 3, 1975March 22, 1979Marvin MooreMarch 23, 1979November 18, 1982Julian KoziakNovember 19, 1982May 25, 1986Winston BackusMinister of Public WorksSeptember 10, 1971April 2, 1975Tom ChambersMinister of Public Works, Supply and ServicesNovember 19, 1982May 25, 1986Peter TrynchyMinister of Recreation and ParksMarch 23, 1979May 25, 1986Al AdairMinister of Recreation, Parks and WildlifeApril 3, 1975March 22, 1979Helen HunleyMinister of Social Development and HealthApril 3, 1975April 14, 1975Helen HunleyMinister of Social Services and Community HealthApril 15, 1975March 22, 1979Robert BogleMarch 23, 1979November 18, 1982Neil WebberNovember 19, 1982February 5, 1986Horst SchmidMinister of State for Economic Development - International TradeMarch 23, 1979November 18, 1982Len WerryMinister of TelephonesSeptember 10, 1971February 25, 1973Roy FarranMinister of Telephones and UtilitiesMarch 6, 1973April 2, 1975William YurkoMinister of the EnvironmentSeptember 10, 1971April 2, 1975David John RussellApril 3, 1975March 22, 1979Jack CooksonMarch 23, 1979November 18, 1982Frederick Deryl BradleyNovember 19, 1982May 25, 1986Al AdairMinister of Tourism and Small BusinessMarch 23, 1979February 5, 1986Hugh HornerMinister of TransportationApril 3, 1975March 22, 1979Henry KroegerMarch 23, 1979November 18, 1982Marvin MooreNovember 19, 1982May 25, 1986Robert BogleMinister of Utilities and TelecommunicationsNovember 19, 1982February 5, 1986Allan WarrackMinister of Utilities and TelephonesApril 3, 1975March 22, 1979Larry ShabenMinister of Utilities and TelephonesMarch 23, 1979November 18, 1982Helen HunleySolicitor GeneralSeptember 11, 1973April 2, 1975Roy FarranApril 3, 1975March 22, 1979Graham HarleMarch 23, 1979November 15, 1983Ian ReidJanuary 31, 1984May 25, 1986Mary LeMessurierMinister Responsible for CultureMarch 23, 1979May 25, 1986Don McCrimmonMinister Responsible for Native AffairsMarch 23, 1979November 18, 1982Milt PahlNovember 19, 1982May 25, 1986Greg StevensMinister Responsible for Personnel AdministrationMarch 23, 1979May 25, 1986Bill DiachukMinister Responsible for Workers' Health, Safety and CompensationMarch 23, 1979May 25, 1986Al AdairMinister Without PortfolioSeptember 10, 1971April 2, 1975Robert Wagner DowlingSeptember 10, 1971March 5, 1973Helen HunleySeptember 10, 1971September 10, 1973George TopolniskySeptember 10, 1971April 2, 1975Stewart McCraeApril 3, 1975March 22, 1979Dallas SchmidtApril 3, 1975August 29, 1976William Edward PayneNovember 19, 1982May 25, 1986Robert BogleMinister Without Portfolio, responsible for Native AffairsApril 3, 1975March 22, 1977Dallas SchmidtAssociate Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Responsible for Public LandsAugust 30, 1976March 22, 1979Bud MillerAssociate Minister of Public Lands and WildlifeMarch 23, 1979November 18, 1982Donald H. SparrowNovember 19, 1982February 5, 1986Neil WebberAssociate Minister of TelephonesMarch 23, 1979November 18, 1982Donald H. SparrowAssociate Minister of Public Lands and WildlifeNovember 19, 1982February 5, 1986

See also Executive Council of Alberta List of Alberta provincial ministers

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