Devin Dreeshen, Alberta's Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors, and Duane Daines, son of Jack Daines, at the announcement of the Jack Daines Memorial Overpass on June 10, 2026. (Devin Dreeshen Facebook page)
Devin Dreeshen, Alberta's Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors, and Duane Daines, son of Jack Daines, at the announcement of the Jack Daines Memorial Overpass on June 10, 2026. (Devin Dreeshen Facebook page)
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Jack-pot: Overpass named in honour of a true central Alberta legend

Galen Hartviksen
By Galen Hartviksen

He had a legendary voice, a hall of fame career in rodeo and now his name will be seen every time you drive along Highway 2.

Alberta’s Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors announced on Wednesday, June 10th that an overpass over the QE2 in Innisfail will now be known as the Jack Daines Memorial Overpass.

Devin Dreeshen says Daines left a legacy behind as a competitor, announcer, promoter of rodeo, auctioneer, and tireless fundraiser for many groups and organizations.

Jack founded the Daines Ranch Pro Rodeo in the 1960s, and was inducted into both the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame (2009) as well as the Canadian Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame (2000) before passing away at the age of 85 in 2021.

Galen Hartviksen
Galen Hartviksen
Straight outta northwestern Ontario, Galen moved from his hometown of Thunder Bay to Alberta in 1998. After graduating from the broadcasting program at Mount Royal College (Class of 2003), it was off to the Town of Olds for the launch of the independent radio station (CAB-K Broadcasting). A fan of all seasons, Galen has been News Director & the voice of the Alberta Junior Hockey League's Olds Grizzlys on 96.5 CKFM/ROCK 104.5 for two decades and in 2024 he was excited to have the opportunity to join the team at Vista Radio and My Mountain View Now.

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