Joseph Jeffrey Charlebois

Joseph Jeffrey "Jeff" Charlebois (April 27, 1909 – February 25, 1986[1]) was a businessman and political figure in Saskatchewan. He represented Saskatoon City Park-University from 1967 to 1971 in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan as a Liberal.

He was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, the son of Alex Charlebois,[2] and was educated there.[1] In 1939, Charlebois took over the operation of the roofing and sheet metal business established by his father, A.L. Charlebois Ltd. He also served as president of the Saskatoon Board of Trade.[2]

During World War II, he served in the Royal Canadian Air Force.[3] Charlebois was an alderman for Saskatoon from 1965 to 1966[4] and served on the Saskatoon Catholic School Board. He was president of the Canada Winter Games held in Saskatoon in 1971.[1]

He was defeated by John Richards when he ran for reelection in the riding of Saskatoon University in 1971.[5]

Charlebois died in Yuma, Arizona at the age of 76.[1]

References
  1. "Deaths". Phoenix. Saskatoon. March 11, 1986. p. 39. Retrieved 2012-07-31.
  2. "Candidates". Star-Phoenix. Saskatoon. October 24, 1964. p. 2. Retrieved 2012-07-31.
  3. "Jeff Charlebois". Phoenix. Saskatoon. June 22, 1971. p. 29. Retrieved 2012-07-31.
  4. "Saskatoon's Mayors and Council". City of Saskatoon. Archived from the original on 2013-12-27. Retrieved 2012-07-31.
  5. "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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