Bill Brewster (politician)

Bill Brewster
MLA for Kluane
In office
1982–1996
Preceded by Alice McGuire
Succeeded by Gary McRobb
Personal details
Born William George Brewster
(1924-10-24)October 24, 1924
Banff, Alberta
Died November 13, 2014(2014-11-13) (aged 90)
Delburne, Alberta
Political party Progressive ConservativeYukon Party
Residence 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]

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