Jack Wiebe

Jack Wiebe

John E. N. "Jack" Wiebe, SOM (May 31 1936 – April 16 2007) was a Canadian farmer and politician. He served as Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan and as Senator.

Born in Herbert, Saskatchewan, he was elected as a Liberal in a 1971 by-election as a Member of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan for the constituency of Morse. He was re-elected in 1975.

From 1994 to 2000, he was Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, carrying out such duties as reading the Speech from the Throne, swearing in premiers and Cabinet ministers, opening legislative sessions, and bestowing honours upon Saskatchewan citizens.

In 2000, he was appointed by Jean Chrétien to the Senate representing the senatorial division of Saskatchewan. It was highly unusual for a former vice-regal representative to return to party politics so quickly. A Liberal, he resigned in 2004. Upon his retirement, Wiebe volunteered his time with the Dr. Noble Irwin Regional Healthcare Foundation, helping to raise millions of dollars to furnish the new regional hospital in Swift Current, Saskatchewan.

Wiebe died on April 16, 2007, aged 71, following a battle with lung cancer. A state memorial service was held on April 24 in Swift Current.

ee also

*Monarchy in Saskatchewan
*Government House (Saskatchewan)

External links

* [http://www.parl.gc.ca/information/about/people/key/bio.asp?Language=E&query=2419&s=M Federal Political Biography from the Library of Parliament]


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