Dan Daniels (politician) explained

Dan Daniels
Birth Date:November 8, 1908
Birth Place:Gorlitz, Saskatchewan
Birth Name:Daniel Zederayko Daniels
Death Date:November 11, 1991
Death Place:Canora, Saskatchewan
Residence:Canora, Saskatchewan
Office:MLA for Pelly
Term Start:1944
Term End:1948
Predecessor:Reginald Parker
Successor:John Banks
Party:Co-operative Commonwealth Federation
Spouse:Kathleen Franko
Occupation:educator

Daniel Zederayko Daniels (November 8, 1908  - November 11, 1991) 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.

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.[2] 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.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Normandin, G P . Canadian Parliamentary Guide . 1947.
  2. Web site: Saskatchewan Election Results By Electoral Division . 18 August 2022 . Saskatchewan Archives Board . 6 January 2024.
  3. Web site: Hansard . Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan . 1991-12-03 . 2012-05-29.