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Les Pearson announced he was running for a third term in September 2017. File Photo/CHAT News
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Former Medicine Hat city councillor Les Pearson dies at 78

Dec 30, 2024 | 4:00 PM

A former Medicine Hat councillor has passed away.

Les Pearson, who served two terms on council 2010-2017 died Dec. 26 at the age of 78.

Pearson, an educator, was the first principal of Dunmore’s Eagle Butte High School.

He also helped in the transitioning of St. Joseph’s Home in Medicine Hat into a Hospice.

An obituary posted by Pattison Funeral Homes says that funeral arrangements will be announced once completed.