George Ernest Dragan

George Ernest Dragan (February 22, 1898[1] – January 29, 1965[2]) was a physician and political figure in Saskatchewan. He represented Kelvington from 1934 to 1938 in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan as a Liberal.

He was born in Pleasant Home, Manitoba, the son of Stefan Dragan and Anna Luikas, both Ukrainian immigrants,[1] and was educated in Manitoba, at the agricultural college in Winnipeg, at the University of Manitoba and McGill University.[2] In 1925, he married Rose Lazarek.[1] Dragan established his medical practice in Saskatoon in 1926. He helped promote Ukrainian culture in Saskatchewan and, through his photographs, documented the development of Ukrainian communities in the province.[2] Dragan was defeated when he ran in the Canora provincial riding in 1938.[3]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Normandin, A L (1937). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "George E. Dragan fonds". Archives Canada. Retrieved 2012-04-29.
  3. ↑ "Saskatchewan Election Results By Electoral Division". Saskatchewan Archives Board. Retrieved 2012-03-27.