theatre, movies and television. Grant Jennings raised in Melfort is a former National Hockey League (NHL) defenceman. Gordon Kirkby, born in Melfort, is a former mayor of Prince Albert (1988-1993) and Member of Parliament for Prince Albert--Churchill River (1993-1997). Lane Lambert, born in Melfort, is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey forward, uncle of Finnish-Canadian player Brad Lambert and is currently the head coach of the New York Islanders of the National Hockey League. Grant MacEwan, OC, AOE, was a farmer, professor at the University of Saskatchewan, Dean of Agriculture at the University of Manitoba, mayor of Calgary and both a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) and Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, Canada. Pat MacLeod, born in Melfort, is a former professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the NHL for the Minnesota North Stars, San Jose Sharks and Dallas Stars in the 1990s. Jaden Schwartz, born in Melfort, is a current professional ice hockey forward who plays in the NHL for the St. Louis Blues. Nicole Watt, born in Melfort is a Canadian Women's figure skating Canadian silver medalist. Steven Woods, born in Melfort is a Canadian entrepreneur and co-founder of Quack.com, the first popular voice portal platform, in 1998. Logan Ferland, born in Melfort is an offensive lineman for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the CFL, formerly of the Regina Thunder football club and the Melfort Comets football program. Tyson Strachan, born in Melfort, is a former National Hockey League (NHL) defenceman. Further reading References External links Cities in Saskatchewan Populated places established in 1892 Division No. 14, Saskatchewan 1892 establishments in Canada