Robert Gavin Long

Robert Gavin Long (March 3, 1937[1] – June 4, 2011[2]) was a farmer and political figure in Saskatchewan. He represented Cut Knife-Lloydminster from 1978 to 1982 in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan as a New Democratic Party (NDP) member.

He was born in Maymont, Saskatchewan, the son of Donald Charles Long,[1] and moved to the Lloydminster area with his family in 1947. Long was first employed as a heavy equipment operator but turned to farming in 1962.[3] In 1964 he married Phyllis Joyce Murray, who passed in 1974. In 1975, he re-married to Eva Marie Sych.[1]

He served in the provincial cabinet as Minister of Highways and Transportation.[3] He was defeated by Michael Hopfner when he ran for reelection to the Saskatchewan assembly in 1982.[4] From 1988 to 1992, Long was president of the provincial NDP. He also served as district chair for the Saskatchewan Highway Traffic Board.[3]

Long died in Lloydminster, Alberta at the age of 74.[2]

References
  1. Normandin, Pierre G (1981). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
  2. "Robert Long". June 9, 2011. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
  3. "Local politician leaves legacy". Meridian Booster. Lloydminster. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
  4. "Saskatchewan Election Results By Electoral Division" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archives Board. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-11-12. Retrieved 2012-03-27.


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