The Hon. Carol Teichrob |
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Assembly Member for River Heights, Saskatoon |
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In office 1991–1995 |
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Assembly Member for Saskatoon Meewasin |
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In office 1995–1999 |
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Succeeded by | Carolyn Jones |
Personal details | |
Born |
Carol Sproxton August 27, 1939 Saskatchewan, Canada |
Spouse(s) | Donald P. Teichrob |
Residence | Outside of Saskatoon |
Occupation | Farming operation |
Carol Teichrob (née Sproxton; August 27, 1939) was a Saskatchewan politician, member of the legislative assembly (MLA) for 8 years. She was an agricultural producer for 35 years, and also served as councillor and reeve of the Rural Municipality (RM) of Corman Park 10 years.
Teichrob and her husband Donald have three children, as well as seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Teichrob became a member of the legislative assembly (MLA) first representing the former electoral districts of River Heights, Saskatoon 1991-1995. Teichrob (New Democrat party) represented Saskatoon Meewasin in the Saskatchewan general election, 1995 held June 21, 1995. Teichrob was the incumbent for Saskatoon Meewasin in the Saskatchewan general election, 1999 held September 16, 1999. Teichrob retired and Carolyn Jones became the new MLA. Carol Teichrob was a former Saskatchewan NDP MLA and Cabinet Minister, who switched parties to become a Conservative Party supporter.
Premier Roy Romanow thanked Teichrob on March 31, 1999 for her contributions to the province of Saskatchewan. As Education minister (1991) she energised Saskatchewan Communications Network (SCN), and was instrumental in the formation of Saskatchewan's Francophone school system. In 1995 as Minister of Municipal Government, she helped implement the Northern Roundtable dialog and brought the local assessments up to date across Saskatchewan. She assisted the provincial Arts Board come to fruition. Teichrob increased revenue and decreased administrative coasts by contracting the Western Canada Lottery Corporation (WCLC) under the Ontario Lottery Corporation (OLC).