Al Macpherson

(May 2, 1941 — Oct. 25, 2024)

Born in Eston, Sask., John Allan (Al) Macpherson grew up on the family farm at Lacadena, Sask. . . . He spent 36 years with the WHL’s Brandon Wheat Kings. He began as a part-time scout in 1986, was hired on a full-time basis in 1998 when he was named director of player personnel. After retiring in 2013, he continued as a valued member of the organization in an advisory role. . . . With him as director of player personnel, the Wheat Kings reached two WHL finals and four conference finals. They also appeared in the 2010 Memorial Cup as host team. . . . Macpherson farmed at Lacadena until retiring in 2020. He also had his private pilot’s license. . . . After retiring from farming, he moved to Lacombe, Alta. He passed from cancer in Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Oct. 25, 2024.