Lois Hole

Lois Hole
15th Lieutenant Governor of Alberta
In office
10 February 2000  6 January 2005
MonarchElizabeth II
Governor GeneralAdrienne Clarkson
PremierRalph Klein
Preceded byBud Olson
Succeeded byNorman Kwong
Personal details
Born
Lois Elsa Veregin

(1929-01-30)30 January 1929
Buchanan, Saskatchewan, Canada
Died6 January 2005(2005-01-06) (aged 75)
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
SpouseTed Hole (1952–2003; his death)
ProfessionAuthor
businesswoman
horticulturalist
educator

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