The man who designed Saskatchewan’s flag passed away yesterday in England at age 81. During his time as a teacher in Hodgeville, Saskatchewan (just east of Swift Current) Anthony Drake created the flag in 1969. A contest was being held in the province when Drake designed the flag, and he joked that he entered the contest for the $1,000 prize money.
The last time Drake visited Saskatchewan was in 2019 for the 50th anniversary of the flag.
Wonderful seeing the designer of one of the biggest Saskatchewan symbols – the designer of her flag, Anthony Drake, at the Rider game tonight #UnitedInGreen #RiderNation pic.twitter.com/Krlxfkv13j
— Scott Moe (@PremierScottMoe) July 7, 2019
