Delwood Frederick Huyghebaert, O.M.M., C.D. (Lt Colonel-Ret) (May 27, 1944 – August 2, 2018) was a Canadian politician, who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan from 2000 to 2016, representing the riding of Wood River as a member of the Saskatchewan Party.[1][2]
Lt. Col. (Ret) Delwood Frederick Huyghebaert | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly for Wood River | |
| In office June 26, 2000 – March 8, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Glen McPherson |
| Succeeded by | Dave Marit |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Delwood Frederick Huyghebaert May 27, 1944 Lafleche, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Died | August 2, 2018 (aged 74) Glentworth, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Political party | Saskatchewan Party |
| Spouse | Phyllis |
| Children | 2 sons |
Prior to his election to public office, he was a Fighter pilot in the Canadian Forces. His most notable duty was as captain of the Snowbirds Air Demonstration Team – 431 Squadron.[2]
In 1986, he was made an Officer of the Order of Military Merit.[2]
In 1997, he ran for the leadership of the fledgling Saskatchewan Party. He finished 3rd among three candidates. In 1995, he ran for the Progressive Conservative Party. In 1999, he narrowly lost election in the Wood River constituency as the Saskatchewan Party candidate. On election night, he tied Liberal candidate Glen McPherson. The returning officer cast the deciding vote in favour of McPherson. This result was later thrown out in court and a by-election was ordered. McPherson did not run and Huyghebaert then won a resounding victory. He was re-elected in 2003, 2007, and 2011.[2]
On May 29, 2009, Huyghebaert was appointed to cabinet by Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall in the role of minister of Corrections, Public Safety and Policing.[3]
Huyghebaert retired from politics after the election. He died in 2018.[4][5]
Electoral record
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saskatchewan | D.F. (Yogi) Huyghebaert | 5,354 | 82.03 | +12.44 | |
| NDP | Randy Gaudry | 961 | 14.72 | -2.54 | |
| Green | Amelia Swiderski | 212 | 3.25 | +1.02 | |
| Total | 6,527 | 100.00% | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saskatchewan | D.F. (Yogi) Huyghebaert | 5,325 | 69.59 | +14.23 | |
| NDP | Steve Ryan | 1,320 | 17.26 | -8.61 | |
| Liberal | Michael Klein | 768 | 10.04 | -6.09 | |
| Green | Lynn Arrayel | 171 | 2.23 | - | |
| Western Independence | Rocky Young | 67 | 0.88 | -1.76 | |
| Total | 7,649 | 100.00% | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saskatchewan | D.F. (Yogi) Huyghebaert | 4,324 | 55.36 | -9.73 | |
| NDP | Trevor Davies | 2,021 | 25.87 | +8.91 | |
| Liberal | Louis Stringer | 1,260 | 16.13 | +4.58 | |
| Western Independence | Nick Yorga | 206 | 2.64 | – | |
| Total | 7,811 | 100.00% | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saskatchewan | D.F. (Yogi) Huyghebaert | 4,384 | 65.09 | +25.35 | |
| NDP | Robert Anderson | 1,142 | 16.96 | -3.55 | |
| Liberal | Jerry Ruehs | 778 | 11.55 | -28.20 | |
| New Green | Peter Borch | 431 | 6.40 | – | |
| Total | 6,735 | 100.00% | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | Glen McPherson | 3,163 | 39.75 | -8.27 | |
| Saskatchewan | D.F. (Yogi) Huyghebaert | 3,162 | 39.74 | – | |
| NDP | Robert Anderson | 1,632 | 20.51 | -9.89 | |
| Total | 7,957 | 100.00% | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | Glen McPherson | 4,146 | 48.02 | – | |
| NDP | Allen Engel | 2,624 | 30.40 | – | |
| Prog. Conservative | D.F. (Yogi) Huyghebaert | 1,863 | 21.58 | – | |
| Total | 8,633 | 100.00% | |||
References
edit- ^ "Huyghebaert, Delwood Fredrick (Yogi), O.M.M., C.D. (Wood River) | Encyclopedia.com".
- ^ a b c d "Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan - Yogi Huyghebaert". Archived from the original on June 26, 2012. Retrieved July 23, 2013.
- ^ Haydu, Carter (May 30, 2009). "Stewart out, Huyghebaert in". Moose Jaw Times-Herald. Retrieved February 27, 2011.
- ^ "Former MLA and cabinet minister Yogi Huyghebaert dead at 74". CKOM. August 2, 2018. Retrieved August 3, 2018.
- ^ "Saskatchewan Party MLAs Mourn the Loss of Former MLA, Minister and Snowbird Leader Yogi Huyghebaert".
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