About John Tanchak
Lived 1905 – 1983 (aged 78). John Tanchak was a Canadian politician.
John Peter Tanchak (May 7, 1905
The son of Peter Tanchak and Mary Mihaychuk, Tanchak was educated at the University of Manitoba, and worked as a general merchant and turkey farmer before entering political life. In 1934, he married Doris Osachuk. He was first elected to the Manitoba legislature in a by-election on November 14, 1957, as Liberal support plummeted in the province.
During his time in office, he worked to establish chicken and turkey producer boards in the province.
Tanchak was chairman of the Manitoba Turkey Marketing Board and the Canadian Turkey Marketing Association.
He died in Winnipeg at the age of 78.
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Who was John Tanchak?
Canadian politician
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John Tanchak was born on 7 May 1905 in Canada, Manitoba, Rosa, Manitoba.
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John Tanchak died on 13 May 1983 in Winnipeg.
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John Tanchak was a politician.
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