Lois Hole

Lois Hole

Lois Elsa Hole, CM, AOE (née Veregin; January 30, 1929 – January 6, 2005) was a Canadian politician, businesswoman, academician, professional gardener and best-selling author. She was the 15th Lieutenant Governor of Alberta from February 10, 2000 until her death. She was known as the "Queen of Hugs" for breaking with protocol and hugging almost everyone she met, including journalists, diplomats and other politicians.

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