Ray Boughen

Ray Boughen (May 25, 1937 – December 24, 2022) was a Canadian politician who was mayor of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, and a Member of Parliament.

Ray Boughen
Member of Parliament
for Palliser
In office
October 14, 2008  October 19, 2015
Preceded byDave Batters
Succeeded bydistrict abolished
Personal details
Born(1937-05-25)May 25, 1937
Coronach, Saskatchewan, Canada
DiedDecember 24, 2022(2022-12-24) (aged 85)
Political partyConservative
ProfessionEducation

Prior to politics, Boughen worked in education as a teacher and principal.[1] From 1994 to 2000, he was mayor of Moose Jaw.[2]

Boughen was elected to represent the electoral district of Palliser in the 2008 Canadian federal election. He was a member of the Conservative Party and served in parliament until his retirement at the 2015 election.[1]

Boughen died on December 24, 2022, at the age of 85.[3]

References

  1. "MP Ray Boughen will not seek re-election". Global News. Canadian Press. August 13, 2013. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
  2. "Pension reform a pressing issue in Palliser". CTV Regina. April 29, 2011. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
  3. Slaght, Shawn (December 28, 2022). "Former mayor, MP Ray Boughen passes away at 85". Discover Moose Jaw. Retrieved December 29, 2022.


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