Hollis Steeves

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Hollis Steeves
BornMarch 5, 1935
NationalityCanadian
Occupation(s)Farmer and former political figure in New Brunswick, Canada

Hollis Steeves (born March 5, 1935) is a farmer and former political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented Petitcodiac in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1987 to 1991 and from 1995 to 1999 as a Liberal member.

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Early life

He was born in Moncton, New Brunswick, the son of Stanley and Thelma Steeves, and educated at the Ontario Police College.

Career

Steeves was a police officer in Ontario for several years. He returned to New Brunswick, where he became a cattle farmer, also raising horses. Steeves ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1982. He retired from politics in 1999.

Family life

He was married to Ilse Klingenhoff.

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