Bill Brewster (Canadian politician)
Bill Brewster | |
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MLA for Kluane | |
In office 1982–1996 | |
Preceded by | Alice McGuire |
Succeeded by | Gary McRobb |
Personal details | |
Born | William George Brewster October 24, 1924 Banff, Alberta |
Died | November 13, 2014 Delburne, Alberta | (aged 90)
Political party | Progressive Conservative → Yukon Party |
Residence(s) | Haines Junction, Yukon |
William George Brewster (October 24, 1924 – November 13, 2014) was a Canadian politician, who represented the electoral district of Kluane in the Yukon Legislative Assembly from 1982 to 1996. He was a member of the Yukon Progressive Conservative Party until 1992, and the Yukon Party thereafter.[1][2]
Prior to his election to the legislature, Brewster organized and coached minor league hockey in Haines Junction.[3] A sports facility in the town has been named in his honour.[3]
He died at the age of 90 in 2014.[3]
References
- ^ "Twenty-Seventh Legislative Assembly Of Yukon". Retrieved 29 November 2010.
- ^ Pierre G. Normandin, The Canadian Parliamentary Guide. Gale Canada, 1995.
- ^ a b c "Former Kluane MLA Bill Brewster dies at age 90". CBC News, November 19, 2014.
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