Alexander Cumming Fraser was born in 1845 in Renfrew Country, Canada West. He moved to Brandon in 1881 and opened a dry goods store in 1883. Fraser served two terms as Mayor -- this cache is in honor of his second term - 1901 to 1902. While Alexander Fraser was mayor sidewalks and electric lighting were brought to the city. Alexander sold his business in 1911. He managed the Brandon News from 1912 to 1915 when he named police magistrate. He served in this role until 1933. Alexander passed December 15, 1944.
