Roger Coles (September 19, 1958 – June 24, 2013) was a Canadian politician, who represented the electoral district of Tatchun in the Yukon Legislative Assembly from 1985 to 1986. He was a member of the Yukon Liberal Party, and the party's leader from 1984 to 1986.[1] He subsequently resigned his seat in the legislature on October 31 after pleading guilty to cocaine trafficking, and was sentenced to three years in prison.[1][2] After which, he moved to Drayton valley where he succeeded making a profitable business with Century 21 selling real estate. He was the Co-owner as well as the broker. He owned and built businesses in Drayton Valley such as the first Dairy Queen in the town, and a music store.He later moved to Drayton Valley, Alberta, where he served on the municipal council.[3] Roger Coles raised his 4 children, which 3 have had offspring. He was an announcer for the Drayton Valley Thunder, the hockey team, for awhile. He died on June 24, 2013, in Drayton Valley.[4] He is survived by his wife, 4 living children, 10 living grandchildren, and many, many friends.[5]
Roger Coles | |
|---|---|
| MLA for Tatchun | |
| In office 1985 – October 31, 1986 | |
| Preceded by | Howard Tracey |
| Succeeded by | Danny Joe |
| Leader of the Yukon Liberal Party | |
| In office 1984 – May 9, 1986 | |
| Preceded by | Ron Veale |
| Succeeded by | Jim McLachlan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 19, 1958 |
| Died | June 28, 2013 (aged 54) Drayton Valley, Alberta, Canada |
| Political party | Liberal |
References
edit- ^ a b Yukon History at Hougen Group of Companies
- ^ "Coles Sentenced". Orlando Sentinel. November 4, 1986. Retrieved 1 October 2010.
- ^ "Ex-Liberal leader rebuilt his life after scandal". Whitehorse Star, June 28, 2013.
- ^ "Roger COLES Obituary (2013) - Drayton Valley, AB - Edmonton Journal". Legacy.com.
- ^ Kenneth Coates; Judith Powell (1989). The modern North: people, politics and the rejection of colonialism. James Lorimer & Company. p. 68. ISBN 978-1-55028-120-0. Retrieved 1 October 2010.
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