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 announces retirement from politics. Maple Ridge News, August 2, 2011.
Sather died on March 27, 2026, at the age of 78.Former Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows MLA Michael Sather dies at 78
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