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Ray Boughen
Ray Boughen (May 25, 1937 – December 24, 2022) was a Canadian politician who was mayor of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, and a Member of Parliament.
Ray Boughen | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Palliser | |
| In office October 14, 2008 – October 19, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Dave Batters |
| Succeeded by | district abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 25, 1937 Coronach, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Died | December 24, 2022 (aged 85) |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Profession | Education |
Prior to politics, Boughen worked in education as a teacher and principal.[1] From 1994 to 2000, he was mayor of Moose Jaw.[2]
Boughen was elected to represent the electoral district of Palliser in the 2008 Canadian federal election. He was a member of the Conservative Party and served in parliament until his retirement at the 2015 election.[1]
Boughen died on December 24, 2022, at the age of 85.[3]
References edit
- ^ a b "MP Ray Boughen will not seek re-election". Global News. Canadian Press. August 13, 2013. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
- ^ "Pension reform a pressing issue in Palliser". CTV Regina. April 29, 2011. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
- ^ Slaght, Shawn (December 28, 2022). "Former mayor, MP Ray Boughen passes away at 85". Discover Moose Jaw. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
External links edit
- Ray Boughen
- Ray Boughen – Parliament of Canada biography
- Canada Votes - Palliser
- Commission on Financing Kindergarten to Grade 12 Education[permanent dead link]