Roger Coles | |
Birth Date: | 19 September 1958 |
Death Place: | Drayton Valley, Alberta, Canada |
Office1: | MLA for Tatchun |
Term Start1: | 1985 |
Term End1: | October 31, 1986 |
Predecessor1: | Howard Tracey |
Successor1: | Danny Joe |
Office2: | Leader of the Yukon Liberal Party |
Term Start2: | 1984 |
Term End2: | May 9, 1986 |
Predecessor2: | Ron Veale |
Successor2: | Jim McLachlan |
Party: | Liberal |
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.[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]