Alberta's premier Ralph Klein was born in Calgary November 1, 1942. He served in the Canadian Air Force, and for 11
years was the Senior Civic Affairs reporter with CFCN Television and Radio. On October 15, 1980 he was elected
Calgary's 32nd Mayor. He was reelected in 1983 and 1986. His major accomplishments include the 1988 Olympic Winter
Games, Calgary's Light Rail Transit System and protection of the Bow River.

On April 14, 1989 Ralph Klein was appointed Minister of Environment. In that portfolio, Mr. Klein oversaw the development
of the Alberta Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, acknowledged as one of the most progressive
environmental laws in Canada.

Ralph Klein was elected leader of the Progressive Conservative Party on December 5, 1992 and was sworn in as Alberta's
12th Premier on December 14 of that year. Several months later, in June 1993, he was elected to his first term as Premier.
Nowadays he serves on his fourth term as the premier of Alberta.

As Premier, Mr. Klein has listened to Albertans by revamping and opening up the government's decision-making process,
balancing the budget, and eliminating the debt of Alberta. He helped make this province a place many love and want to
live in.