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Patty Pottle
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Minister of Aboriginal Affairs of Newfoundland and Labrador | |
In office October 30, 2007 – October 28, 2011 |
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Preceded by | Tom Rideout |
Succeeded by | Nick McGrath |
Member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly for Torngat Mountains |
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In office November 1, 2007 – September 19, 2011 |
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Preceded by | Wally Andersen |
Succeeded by | Randy Edmunds |
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Political party | Progressive Conservative Party |
Residence | Hopedale, Newfoundland and Labrador |
Occupation | Businesswoman, educator |
Patty Pottle is a Canadian politician from Newfoundland and Labrador. She served in the government of her province. From 2007 to 2011, she was a member of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly. This is like the provincial parliament. She represented the area called Torngat Mountains.
Patty Pottle was part of the Progressive Conservative Party. She also held an important job as the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs. This role meant she worked on issues important to Indigenous people in the province. She lost her seat in the 2011 provincial election.
About Patty Pottle
Patty Pottle is not only a politician but also a successful businesswoman. Before entering politics, she worked as an educator. She owns a few businesses in her home area.
Her Businesses
Patty Pottle owns DJ's Gift Shop. She also runs the Amaguk Inn. Both of these businesses are located in Hopedale. She also owns Big Land Grocery, which has locations in both Hopedale and Makkovik.