Lewis Draper
Encyclopedia
Lewis Draper is a family physician, who was a Canadian
provincial politician
. He was the NDP member of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan
for the constituency of Assiniboia-Gravelbourg
, from 1991 until 1995. He defeated PC
incumbent John Thomas Wolfe
in the 1991 general election
, and represented the riding for one term. The Assiniboia-Gravelbourg riding was dissolved before the next general election
, so Draper ran for the riding of Thunder Creek
, but lost to Liberal Gerard Aldridge.
Outside of politics Lewis Draper was a practicing medical doctor. The NDP government of which he was a part was involved in the closure of a large number of rural hospitals, which was a cause of conflict between him and his party.
He is still a practicing medical doctor, working part time at a clinic in Regina.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
provincial politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
. He was the NDP member of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan
Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan
The 25th Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan was in power from 2003 until November 20, 2007. It was controlled by the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party under premier Lorne Calvert.-Members:-By-elections:...
for the constituency of Assiniboia-Gravelbourg
Assiniboia-Gravelbourg
Assiniboia-Gravelbourg was a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan, Canada. This constituency was created from the ridings of Gravelbourg and Assiniboia-Bengough before the 1975 Saskatchewan general election...
, from 1991 until 1995. He defeated PC
Progressive Conservative Party of Canada
The Progressive Conservative Party of Canada was a Canadian political party with a centre-right stance on economic issues and, after the 1970s, a centrist stance on social issues....
incumbent John Thomas Wolfe
John Thomas Wolfe
John Thomas Wolfe was a community veterinarian before becoming a Canadian provincial politician. He was the Progressive Conservative member of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan for the constituency of Assiniboia-Gravelbourg, from 1988 until 1991.- Early life :Wolfe was born in Rockglen,...
in the 1991 general election
Saskatchewan general election, 1991
The Saskatchewan general election of 1991 was the twenty-second provincial election held in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It was held on October 21, 1991, to elect members of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan....
, and represented the riding for one term. The Assiniboia-Gravelbourg riding was dissolved before the next general election
Saskatchewan general election, 1995
The Saskatchewan general election of 1995 was the twenty-third provincial election held in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It was held on June 21, 1995 to elect members of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan....
, so Draper ran for the riding of Thunder Creek
Thunder Creek (electoral district)
Thunder Creek is a provincial electoral district for the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan, Canada. Originally created for the 3rd Saskatchewan general election in 1912 and abolished in 1938, this constituency was reconstituted for the 18th Saskatchewan general election in 1975.Communities in...
, but lost to Liberal Gerard Aldridge.
Outside of politics Lewis Draper was a practicing medical doctor. The NDP government of which he was a part was involved in the closure of a large number of rural hospitals, which was a cause of conflict between him and his party.
He is still a practicing medical doctor, working part time at a clinic in Regina.