George Heggie

George Heggie (1870 – 1953) was an Irish-born farmer and political figure in British Columbia. He represented North Okanagan in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia from 1930 to 1933 as a Conservative.

He came to Canada in 1895 as manager for Sir Arthur Stepney's ranch near Enderby. He served on the council for Vernon and was also a justice of the peace. Heggie was the first president of the Vernon Fruit Union. He was manager of the Land and Agricultural Company in Vernon from 1910 to 1942.[1]

References

  1. ↑ "City of Vernon Heritage Register" (PDF). City of Vernon. Retrieved 2011-10-31.


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