James Benjamin Hooker

James Benjamin "Jim" Hooker (1910 – September 6, 1984[1]) was a farmer and political figure in Saskatchewan. He represented Notukeu-Willow Bunch from 1964 to 1971 in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan as a Liberal.

He was born in Lafleche, Saskatchewan, the son of George W. Hooker, and was educated in Woodrow and in Regina. In 1937, Hooker married Joan Whitby.[2] He farmed in the Lafleche area for 35 years. Hooker was a member of the town council for Lafleche,[1] also serving as mayor from 1953 to 1962.[3] He was also president of the Saskatchewan Curling Association and chairman of the Lafleche Union Hospital Board, and of the Lafleche Community Recreation Co-operative.[1] Hooker was defeated by Allen Engel when he ran for reelection to the provincial assembly in 1971.[4] He ran unsuccessfully for the Assiniboia seat in the Canadian House of Commons in a 1971 by-election held following the death of Albert B. Douglas.[5]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Hansard". Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan. November 30, 1984. Retrieved 2012-07-25.
  2. ↑ Normandin, Pierre G (1970). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
  3. ↑ "Liberal named". Phoenix (Saskatoon). January 16, 1971. p. 7. Retrieved 2012-07-25.
  4. ↑ "Saskatchewan Election Results By Electoral Division". Saskatchewan Archives Board. Retrieved 2012-03-27.
  5. ↑ "Assiniboia, Saskatchewan (1907 - 1987)". History of Federal Ridings since 1867. Library of Parliament. Retrieved 2012-07-25.