Robert Murray Pringle | |
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Member of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan | |
In office 1988–1998 | |
Preceded by | Ray Martineau |
Succeeded by | Judy Junor |
Constituency | Saskatoon Eastview |
City of Saskatoon Councillor | |
In office 2006–2010 | |
Preceded by | Terry Alm |
Succeeded by | Mairin Loewen |
Constituency | Ward 7 |
Personal details | |
Born | Regina,Saskatchewan | April 25,1946
Political party | New Democratic Party |
Residence | Saskatoon |
Occupation | Social worker |
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Robert Murray "Bob" Pringle (born April 25,1946 in Regina,Saskatchewan) is a former Canadian politician,who last served as a city councillor for Ward 7 on Saskatoon City Council in Saskatoon,Saskatchewan. [2] He previously served as a New Democratic Party member of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan,representing the electoral district of Saskatoon Eastview from 1988 to 1998. While in the legislature,he served as Minister of Social Services and Minister Responsible for Senior's Issues in the government of Roy Romanow.
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