Roger Coles

Roger Coles (September 19, 1958 – June 24, 2013) was a Canadian politician, who represented the electoral district of Tatchun in the Yukon Legislative Assembly from 1985 to 1986. He was a member of the Yukon Liberal Party, and the party's leader from 1984 to 1986.[1] He subsequently resigned his seat in the legislature on October 31 after pleading guilty to cocaine trafficking, and was sentenced to three years in prison.[1][2] After which, he moved to Drayton valley where he succeeded making a profitable business with Century 21 selling real estate. He was the Co-owner as well as the broker. He owned and built businesses in Drayton Valley such as the first Dairy Queen in the town, and a music store.He later moved to Drayton Valley, Alberta, where he served on the municipal council.[3] Roger Coles raised his 4 children, which 3 have had offspring. He was an announcer for the Drayton Valley Thunder, the hockey team, for awhile. He died on June 24, 2013, in Drayton Valley.[4] He is survived by his wife, 4 living children, 10 living grandchildren, and many, many friends.[5]