| description: | Gordon Johnston Mla, Portage La Prairie, Mb. Born October 15, 1920 In Portage La Prairie, Mb. Educated At Portage La Prairie Schools. Served In Rcaf In Second World War, Was Mentioned In Dispatches. Held Rank Flying Officer On Discharge From Service. Ran A Grocery Business In Portage La Prairie In 1955 - 1965. Then Worked As An Investment Broker. Served On Portage La Prairie City Council 1960 - 1964. Elected To Manitoba Legislative Assembly In 1962, Re-Elected 1966, 1969, 1973. Served As Liberal House Leader In Manitoba Legislative Assembly From 1969 - 1974 |