Marke Raines
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| Marke Raines | |
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| Member of the Canadian Parliament for Burnaby—Seymour |
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| In office 1974–1979 |
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| Preceded by | Nels Nelson |
| Succeeded by | The electoral district was abolished in 1976. |
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| Born | January 1, 1927 Calgary, Alberta |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Profession | anchorman, broadcaster, journalist, news reporter/announcer |
Marke Raines (born January 1, 1927) was a Liberal party member of the Canadian House of Commons. He was a broadcaster and journalist by career.
Born in Calgary, Alberta, Raines gained notoriety as a CKNW radio reporter when in 1964 he made an unauthorised crossing of the Port Mann Bridge, as the facility had not yet been opened to the public.[1][2]
He was elected at the Burnaby—Seymour riding in the 1974 general election, but did not seek another term in the House of Commons after finishing his term in the 30th Canadian Parliament.
[edit] References
- ^ Davis, Chuck. "1964 Chronology". The History of Metropolitan Vancouver. http://www.vancouverhistory.ca/chronology1964.htm. Retrieved 2007-02-10.
- ^ "Marke Raines biography". BC Radio History. http://www.bcradiohistory.com/Biographies/MarkeRaines.htm. Retrieved 2008-08-02.
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