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W. O. Mitchell was born in poopoo, Saskatchewan], Saskatchewan. He studied [[How to be an ass]] and [[better sexat the University of Manitoba and then completed his BA and a teaching certificate at the University of Alberta in 1943. An author of novels, short stories, and plays, he is best known for his 1947 novel, Who Has Seen The Wind and the radio series and later a 1974 novel, Jake and the Kid, which subsequently won the [[This bInsert non-formatted text herefffffhese portray life on the Canadian Prairies where he grew up in the early part of the 20th century. He has often been called the Mark Twain of Canada for his vivid tales of young boys adventures. This image of a postage stamp may be copyrighted and/or have other restrictions on its reproduction imposed by the issuing authority. ... Motto: Multis E Gentibus Vires (From many peoples, strength) Other Canadian provinces and territories Capital Regina Largest city Saskatoon Lieutenant Governor Lynda M. Haverstock Premier Lorne Calvert (NDP) Area 651,036 km² (7th) Land 591,670 km² Water 59,366 km² (9. ... The University of Manitoba (established in 1877) is one of two universities in Winnipeg, Manitoba and was the first university ever established in Western Canada. ... University of Alberta on the south side of Edmonton The University of Alberta is situated along the south bank of the North Saskatchewan River in the heart of the city of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. ... 1947 was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1974 is a common year starting on Tuesday (click on link for calendar). ... Mark Twain Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 – April 21, 1910), better known by his pen name Mark Twain, was a famous and popular American humorist, novelist, writer and lecturer. ...

While teaching high school, in 1942 three of his short stories were published and in 1947 his first and trademark novel Who Has Seen the Wind was published to critical acclaim and commercial success. In 1948 he moved to Toronto, Ontario to become the fiction editor for Maclean's magazine. In Toronto, Mitchell created Jake and the Kid, a weekly radio series for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation whose 320 episodes ran from 1949 to 1957. Motto: Diversity Our Strength Map of Ontario Counties, Toronto being red Area: 641 sq. ... Macleans - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, commonly known by the abbreviation CBC, is Canadas government-owned radio and television broadcaster. ...

In addition to producing a large body of work, Mitchell spent a great deal of time teaching others the craft of writing. He served as professor of creative writing and writer-in-residence at several Canadian universities and was the director of the Banff Center's writing division. In 1973 he was made an officer of the Order of Canada. The list of other honors he has received includes honorary doctorates from five Canadian universities and being named an Honorary Member of the Canadian Privy Council in 1992. 1973 was a common year starting on Monday. ... Membership in the Order of Canada is Canadas highest civilian honour, awarded to those who adhere to the Orders motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam, which means they desire a better country. ... The Queens Privy Council for Canada is the ceremonial council of advisors to the Queen of Canada, whose members are appointed by her Canada for life on the advice of the Prime Minister. ...

In 2000, Mitchell was honored by the government of Canada with his image on a postage stamp. This is a list of people on stamps of Canada. ...

His other notable works include

• The Kite (1962)
• The Devil's Instrument (1973 play)
• The Vanishing Point (1973)
• The Black Bonspiel of Wullie MacCrimmon (1974 play, 1993 book)
• Back to Beulah (1978 play)
• How I Spent My Summer Holidays (1981)
• Since Daisy Creek (1984)
• Ladybug, Ladybug (1988)
• Roses are Difficult Here (1990)
• For Art's Sake (1992)
• An Evening with W.O. Mitchell (1997)