Dan Daniels (politician)

Daniel Zederayko Daniels (November 8, 1908[1] – November 11, 1991[2]) was an educator, merchant, farmer and political figure in Saskatchewan. He represented Pelly from 1944 to 1948 in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan as a Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) member.

Dan Daniels
MLA for Pelly
In office
1944–1948
Preceded byReginald Parker
Succeeded byJohn Banks
Personal details
Born
Daniel Zederayko Daniels

November 8, 1908
Gorlitz, Saskatchewan
DiedNovember 11, 1991
Canora, Saskatchewan
Political partyCo-operative Commonwealth Federation
Spouse(s)Kathleen Franko
ResidenceCanora, Saskatchewan
Occupationeducator

Life

He was born near Gorlitz, Saskatchewan, the son of Daniel Daniels and Axana Hanthar, both Ukrainian immigrants to Canada. Daniels was educated in Yorkton and Regina. In 1937, he married Kathleen Franko. Daniels also taught school in Saskatchewan for 8 years. He lived in Canora.[1] Daniels was defeated by John Gray Banks when he ran for reelection to the provincial assembly in 1948.[3] He served as mayor of Canora from 1952 to 1958. Daniels later served as president of the Canora Union Hospital and as vice-president of the Saskatchewan seniors' association. He died at the Canora Union Hospital at the age of 83.[2]

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References
  1. Normandin, G P (1947). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
  2. "Hansard" (PDF). Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan. 1991-12-03. Retrieved 2012-05-29.
  3. "Saskatchewan Election Results By Electoral Division" (PDF). Saskatchewan Archives Board. Retrieved July 15, 2019.


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