Background
Weisgerber, John Sylvester was born on June 12, 1940 in Barrhead, Alberta, Canada. Son of Sylvester Weisgerber and Eva (Kilshaw) Harrison.
Weisgerber, John Sylvester was born on June 12, 1940 in Barrhead, Alberta, Canada. Son of Sylvester Weisgerber and Eva (Kilshaw) Harrison.
Bachelor of Business Administration, N. Alberta Institute Technology, 1962.
Owner, Carland Ltd., 1975-1981;
economics development commissioner, Peace River-Liard Regional District, Dawson Creek, 1982-1984;
sales manager, Timberline Pontiac Buick General Medical Council Ltd., Dawson Creek, 1984-1986;
member legislation assembly, Government of B.C. (Canada), Victoria, since 1986;
parliamentary secretary to attorney general, Government of B.C. (Canada), Victoria, 1987-1988;
minister of state for Nechako and N.E., Government of B.C. (Canada), Victoria, 1988-1989;
minister native affairs, Government of B.C. (Canada), Victoria, 1989-1991. Chairman Cabinet Committee on Native Affairs, Victoria, 1988-1990. Member CabinetCom. on Sustainable Development, Victoria, 1988-1990.
Member Select Standing Committee of Forests and Lands, Victoria, 1988-1990. Member Select Standing Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries, Victoria, 1988-1990. Interim leader B.C. Social Credit Party, 1992-1993.
Leader Reform Party of B.C., 1995-1997. Independent member legislation assembly, since 1997.
Board of directors, president Dawson Creek and District Fall Fair, 1980-1986. Member Rotary (past president), Mile O Riding Club (board directors, president 1976-1981).
Married Judith Muriel Janke, June 30, 1961. Children: Joanne, Pamela.