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Former Yukon MLA and renowned storyteller Archie Lang dies at 72
Condolences poured in Thursday for the family of Archie Lang, a longtime MLA and entrepreneur, as did memories of his unforgettable stories.
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Posted: Mar 12, 2021 10:22 AM CT | Last Updated: March 12
Archie Lang, left, with his son Fraser. Archie died Thursday aged 72.(Submitted by Mollie Lang)
Yukon Party Leader Currie Dixon and the Speaker of the legislature paid tribute today to former cabinet minister Archie Lang, who has died. He
would have turned 73 next month.
“It is with a heavy heart that I learned of the passing of former Yukon Party MLA Archie Lang, who was a true giant of Yukon history,” Dixon said.
“Archie served the Yukon well over his two terms in office and played a key part in the Yukon Party governments elected in 2002 and 2006,
serving as a minister in three portfolios during that time,” Dixon said.
“He was also a prominent and successful businessman in several communities throughout the Yukon.”