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Contest #8: Canadian Author Trivia - Click on the "Trivia" tab above to correctly answer the trivia questions regarding Canadian authors
On the last Wednesday of every month from July 27, 2016, until April 26, 2017, the St. Albert Gazette will have a different contest on our website. Each contest will close the Friday before the last Wednesday of the following month.
Click on the Trivia tab and correctly answer the questions about Canadian Authors. The winner of the 150th commemorative coin from the Canadian Mint will be chosen randomly from the correct ballots and all correct ballots are eligible for the draw for the trip for two to Ottawa on July 1, 2017. Each month there is a new contest (trivia, photo submissions, art, etc.) so make sure to check back regularly and enter them all to improve your chances of winning the trip!
Yes. Submissions are welcome until the last Friday of each month. You may only enter in active contests for each month, you cannot go back and re-enter an already completed contest.
Yes. For every contest you enter your name will be put into the draw for the Grand Prize which includes a trip for two to Ottawa (ON, Canada) includes airfare, hotel and $500 spending money. Also, a winner will be chosen each month and will win a 150th commemorative coin from the Canadian Mint.
No, all accounts/ballots are monitored for validity. You may only enter one time per contest per person. Accounts/ballots found to be fraudulent will be deleted and submissions cast will be removed.
Answers to last months Prime Minister Trivia
1) Since 1867 how many Prime Ministers has Canada had?
a. 23
2) Which Prime minister served from 1984 – 1993?
a. Brian Mulroney
3) Sir John A. McDonald was Canada’s first Prime Minster but he actually served 2 different terms. In what year was he selected to his 2nd term as Prime Minister?
a. 1878
4) There were only 2 Prime Ministers to serve while also sitting in the Senate. Who was the first?
a. Sir John Abbott
5) Who was Canada’s first female Prime Minister?
a. Kim Campbell
6) Who was Canada’s first French Canadian Prime Minister?
a. Sir Wilfrid Laurier
7) R. B. Bennett served as Canada’s 11th Prime Minister. Which riding did he represent?
a. Calgary West
8) Who was the Prime Minister that “oversaw” the creation of Canada’s new flag?
a. Lester B. Pearson
9) This Prime Minister represented the riding of Mount Royal, Quebec. Who was he?
a. Pierre Trudeau
10) Which Prime Minister did not serve in Parliament while sitting as Prime Minster?
a. John Turner
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