In the military and in politics, Lieutenant-Colonel D.F. (Yogi) Huyghebaert has always exemplified the qualities of leadership and integrity.

Yogi was born in Lafleche, Saskatchewan. He enrolled in the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1961. He was selected for pilot training and received his wings in 1968.

Following many years of pilot training, Mr. Huyghebaert was posted to 421 Strike/Attack Squadron in Germany as a squadron pilot.

Later in his military career, Mr. Huyghebaert was selected as a member of the embassy staff in Washington, D.C. to consult with the United States on newly acquired CF-18 aircraft.

Mr. Huyghebaert then led the famous Snowbirds Squadron. In 1987, Her Excellency Jeanne Sauve invested Mr. Huyghebaert with the Order of Military Merit for his exceptional service with the Canadian Forces.  In 1999 and 2000, Mr. Huyghebaert was the director for the Saskatchewan Air Show. Mr. Huyghebaert has also been involved with the Cold Lake Air Cadet Camp as the Commanding Officer.

In June of 2000, Mr. Huyghebaert was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan as the MLA for Wood River, and was re-elected in 2003 and again in 2007.  During his terms in Opposition, he served as the the Critic for Government Relations and Saskatchewan Property Management, as well as the Deputy Critic for the Environment.  Following the formation of a Saskatchewan Party government, Premier Brad Wall asked Mr. Huyghebaert to serve as the Chair of the Legislature's Standing Committee on the Economy.  Mr. Huyghebaert also serves as Chair of the caucus' Standing Policy Committee on the Economy.

Mr. Huyghebaert and his wife Phyllis now reside on a small ranch in Glentworth. They have two sons.