LAWRENCE PRATT

Larry was a wonderful, teacher, guide, mentor and friend. Tricia, Kate, Rebecca, Shaun and Larry also gave me a home away from home. Words are inadequate for me to express my feelings. I will treasure the fond memories, always.

To Larry's daughters and family, please accept my deepest sympathy at your loss. I grew up in Newburgh Ont., another small hamlet not far from Roblin. My Mother and your grandmother were friends and we spent many wonderful times at the cottage on Beaver Lake. Our favorite thing to do as kids was play 'cowboys and Indians" while running around the cottage wearing holsters and cap guns. Larry despite the crutches could spot you first, drop the crutches, fire first and win the game. Later on in high school, when he showed up, he would sit at the back of botany class which he hated, and write me short stories delivering them by paper plane to my desk. They were always off the wall and hilarious! i would look back and there he would be with that beautiful smile looking back.
Thats how I remember him now, that warm beautiful smile. He always touched my heart.

Sincerely, Susan (nee Milsap) Ramsay

I worked for Larry in the mid-70s and mid-80s. His kindness, encouragement, and mischievous sense of humour left me with many happy memories, and I am very sad to hear of his passing. My condolences to his family and friends.

My condolences to the family of Larry Pratt. He gave his time generously to educate me about the politics of the oil and gas industry in Alberta.

My deepest sympathies to Larry's family. He was by far the best teacher I ever had and a friend that sadly I did not see enough of.

[Some] Books:Written by
Larry Pratt

East of Malta, West of Suez

The Tar Sands: The Politics of Oil

Canada, NATO and the Bomb: The Western Alliance in Crisis

Prairie capitalism: Power and influence in the New West (Canada in transition series)

Essays in Honour of Grant Notley: Socialism and Democracy in Alberta

The Last Great Forest: Japanese Multinationals and Alberta's Northern Forests

Prairie Capitalism: Power and Influence in the New West Western Separatism: The Myths, Realities & Dangers

[Some] Seminal Articles:

The Reagan Doctrine and the Third World

Socialism in Canada: A Study of the CCF-NDP in Federal and Provincial Politics. .... “Reluctant Hinterland”

[Some] Key Interviews:

Thinking about Prairie Capitalism: Interview with Larry Pratt

'Grant Notley: Politics as a Calling,' in Larry Pratt, ed. , Socialism ... and Larry Pratt, Prairie Capitalism: Power and Influence in the New West

Energy: The Roots of National Policy

Documentaries & Docu-dramas:



The Tar Sands [CBC]

The Man from Petro-Can [NFB}

Just a snap shot of the works of my father. I love you always and honour your spirit. Love and Light dad !

A brave soul and a brilliant mind. He will be remembered for his contributions to Canadian political economy

Our hearts are heavy too. He will be missed.

It is with great sadness that I read of Larry's passing. I will never forget his great passion for justice. Memories of our conversations linger still. My deepest condolences to all of you.

We will all miss him. He made a great contribution to Canadian political economy and Canadian political consciousness. Alberta was lucky to have him.

I am sad to hear it. I have many fond memories.
I always wish that man well.
Go gently into that good night, Larry

Dr. Pratt was willing to take on a wholly unproven graduate research assistant, and spend time teaching me what I was doing wrong, and why it was wrong. I learned from him whenever we met. I also laughed a lot with him.

He was a teacher, and I am grateful to have known him.

Rest in peace. My deepest sympathy to you at this time.

My deepest condolences to Larry's family. May he rest in peace.

A wonderful Friend

Too bad we all have to go. He was a role model of a teacher I aspired to be.

I am so sorry to hear this news. I wish you comfort and healing.

I am very sad to hear that Larry has passed away. Please accept my sincere condolences.

This is truly sad news; a great loss. My sincere condolences to the family.

It was years since I had seen Larry, but I value the time I spent with him. He was indeed brilliant, one of the most important thinkers in Canadian history, and someone whose work will continue to inspire generations to come - Trevor