John Alexander Buchanan (March 4, 1887 – May 9, 1976) was a politician and civil engineer from Alberta, Canada. Buchanan was appointed to the Senate of Canada on January 15, 1959 on the advice of John Diefenbaker. He retired from the Senate on October 2, 1965. Bear Creek a tributary flowing into the Peace River was formally renamed Buchanan Creek in his honor. References External links John Alexander Buchanan biography Alberta place names 1887 births 1976 deaths Canadian senators from Alberta Progressive Conservative Party of Canada senators