Description
Leo LeClerc (1923-1994) was a founding director of the Yellowhead Highway Association and a key figure in the designation of the Yellowhead Highway as a Trans-Canada Highway Route. Born in Alberta, he was active in many Edmonton organizations, including the Edmonton Exhibition Association and the United Community Fund. LeClerc helped to develop and organize Edmonton’s first Klondike Days in 1962. He was also involved in the formation of the Edmonton Oil Kings hockey club in 1950, and managed the team until 1965.
Feature Type
Bridge
Designation Year
1994