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Sterling Lyon

 

Many people in Portage are mourning the loss of Sterling Lyon.

 

He passed away today after a short illness. He was 83.

 

Lyon was raised in Portage, and served as premier of the province from 1977 to 1981.

 

Portage MLA David Faurschou says he was a personal friend, and one of his greatest accomplishments benefitted the Portage area.