About Les Osland
Lived 1921 – 1993 (aged 71). Les Osland was a Canadian politician.
Les Osland (April 4, 1921 – March 2, 1993) was a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He was a New Democratic member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1973 to 1977, representing the northern riding of Churchill.
Osland's father refused to serve in World War I, and his family was somewhat unpopular in their small prairie town during the 1920s.
He was elected in the provincial election of 1973,
His son, Len Osland, is a folk music singer/songwriter in the Yukon. In 1997, the younger Osland released a CD entitled Salty Fingers which included the song "Pop", a tribute to his father.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Les Osland?
Canadian politician
When was Les Osland born?
Les Osland was born on 4 April 1921 in Portage la Prairie.
When did Les Osland die?
Les Osland died on 2 March 1993 in Spruce Grove, Alberta.
What was Les Osland's occupation?
Les Osland was a politician.
What nationality was Les Osland?
Les Osland was Canadian.
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