Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: October 23, 1997
• Invested on: May 07, 1998

During his twenty-four-year career as a reporter with various western Canadian newspapers, and as a writer of numerous books about Canada, he has brought to life the history of our country. In his oral histories he has used the fascinating and alluring personal memoir technique to give readers a realistic and life-like portrayal of the country's past. Through the words and reminiscences of ordinary people, he has given a unique perspective to historical events, providing valuable reference material for future studies.