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Steve
was born and raised on a dairy farm in the Musquodoboit Valley where his
family has been established for more than 150 years. Steve Streatch
knows the value of hard work and commitment. With a keen entrepreneurial
spirit, Steve has been involved with the multi-generational family
business for many years.
During
his school years, he also initiated several small business ventures.
After graduating from Musquodoboit Rural High School, he attended
community college in Truro and soon entered the family business on a
full time basis.
He
is active in the agricultural and telecommunications sectors, and is the
Vice President of Sunberry Cranberry Farms Limited. He also continues
his position as President of Streatch Communications Inc.
In 1999, shortly after the amalgamation of the Halifax Regional
Municipality, Steve Streatch stood for election to the Halifax Regional
Council, where he has successfully been re-elected three times. Mr.
Streatch was elected Deputy Mayor in 2003 by his colleagues, the
youngest member of council to hold that position.
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As
a family man, father of five and grandfather, Steve has been a
very active member of his community supporting many community
organizations and events such as The Bicentennial Theatre, the
Riverside 4-H Club, Lions Clubs of Canada and, as well, the
Halifax County Exhibition.
He is
currently a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #147.
Steve and
his wife Marilyn currently live on the family farm in Elderbank
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