Don Branigan

Don Branigan
Mayor of Whitehorse
In office
1979–1982
Preceded byArt Deer
Succeeded byFlo Whyard
In office
1984–1991
Preceded byFlo Whyard
Succeeded byBill Weigand
Personal details
Born1933
Loverna, Saskatchewan, Canada
Died (aged 66)
Carcross, Yukon, Canada
Occupationmedical doctor

Donald W. Branigan (1933 – June 27, 1999) was a Canadian politician and medical doctor, best known as a former mayor of Whitehorse, Yukon.[1] As a medical doctor, he was also noted for his frequent legal conflicts with medical licensing bodies opposed to his use of holistic medical practices such as acupuncture.[2]

  1. ^ "Colourful campaigner 'could hear a writ drop 50 miles away'". The Globe and Mail. July 15, 1999.
  2. ^ "Mayor facing 103 charges in Whitehorse". Vancouver Sun. July 30, 1988.