Michael Sather

Michael Sather (1947 or 1948 – March 27, 2026) was a Canadian politician who was a MLA for Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows in the province of British Columbia. As a member of the British Columbia New Democratic Party, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly in the 2005 election, and was re-elected in 2009.

Life and career Sather had a bachelor of science degree in biology and a master's degree in psychology. He moved to B.C. in 1974 and worked on fishing boats and oil rigs, owned and operated a wilderness tourism business, and worked as a mental health therapist.

In November 2008, he ran for mayor of Maple Ridge, finishing second to Ernie Daykin.

In August 2011, Sather announced he would not run for re-election in 2013, but would finish out his term.

Sather died on March 27, 2026, at the age of 78.