Local radio listeners, especially those with an interest in agriculture, will know the name Jack Dawes.
For decades he has been on radio where his primary interest has been the farm sector, with air time on stations in Prince Albert, Dauphin and Yorkton.
Now Dawes near forty-year career is being recognized as he is one six individuals who will be inducted into the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame is during its 50th anniversary celebration this fall.
It’s an honour Dawes said he certainly did not see coming.
“It’s always unexpected, but much appreciated,” he said in a recent interview with Yorkton This Week.
Dawes said he has known about the selection for several weeks, time he has taken to reflect on his rather long career.
“It’s given me a month to think about it. It’s given me pause thinking back over my career,” he said, adding the reflection led him to one very basic realization – “how fortunate I’ve been.”
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