Graham Tuer

(May 23, 1930 — Aug. 29, 2017)

Born in North Battleford, Sask., he spent more than 35 years with the Saskatchewan government, primarily in the Department of Highways, before retiring in 1987 and getting into scouting. . . . Went on to work with the Regina Pats, Moose Jaw Warriors, Kelowna Rockets and NHL Central Scouting. . . . His son, Al, is a former WHL/NHL player and coach, and a long-time NHL scout. . . . Graham was inducted into the Regina Sports Hall of Fame in 2012 and the Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame, as builder, on July 22, 2017, a month before his death. . . . The Graham Tuer U15 Challenge hockey tournament is held annually in Regina.