George Wilbert Smith

George Wilbert Smith (April 24, 1855 – August 1, 1931)[1] was a teacher, businessman and politician in Alberta, Canada.

He served on the Red Deer City Council and in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1921 until his death in 1931 sitting with the United Farmers caucus in government.

He defeated incumbent John Gaetz in a two-way race in a landslide to pick up the Red Deer seat for his party.

[4] Smith faced Gaetz again in the 1926 Alberta general election as well as Conservative candidate William Payne.

[5] In the 1930 Alberta general election Smith faced Payne again in a two-way race and defeated him by 88 votes.