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About John Penner
- John Penner (December 12, 1931 – March 5, 2003) was an educator and political figure in Saskatchewan.
- He represented Swift Current from 1991 to 1995 in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan as a New Democratic Party (NDP) member. He was born in Swift Current, Saskatchewan and grew up on the family farm.
- Penner received a BA and BEd from the University of Saskatchewan.
- He taught school for over 30 years and was vice-principal and principal in a Swift Current high school.
- After retiring from teaching, Penner operated the Parkside Memorial Funeral Home in Swift Current.
- He also served 12 years as president of the Western Credit Union Board.
- Penner was an alderman for the city of Swift Current before entering provincial politics.
- He ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1986, losing to Patricia Anne Smith, before being elected in 1991.
- Penner served in the Saskatchewan cabinet as Minister of Energy and Mines and as Associate Minister of Finance.
- He retired from cabinet in February 1995 after suffering a mild heart attack and undergoing bypass surgery.
- He did not run for reelection.
- He died at home in Swift Current of heart failure at the age of 71.
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