Doctor April Sanders | |
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Member of the British Columbia Legislative Assembly for Okanagan-Vernon | |
In office May 28,1996 –May 16,2001 | |
Preceded by | Lyall Hanson |
Succeeded by | Tom Christensen |
Personal details | |
Political party | Liberal |
Profession | Educator,physician |
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