While growing up, Kevin Dunn spent much of his time travelling the province with his family and often longed to make little stops along the way so he could jump out and explore. Named the 2018 Saskatchewanderer, Dunn will finally get the chance to fulfill that childhood desire as he gears up for 365 days of pure exploration and adventure.
Dunn has a degree in Human Geography and has been working for the City of Saskatoon for the past five years. 聽As a volunteer photographer and videographer in his community, he gained valuable experience that will serve him well as he focuses his lens on promoting Saskatchewan as the best place to live, work and play. 鈥淚 love creating inspiring work through videos and photos,鈥� Dunn said. 聽鈥淢y goal is to motivate and excite others to try something new, explore their own backyard and witness a side of Saskatchewan they have not seen before.鈥�
鈥淭he Saskatchewanderer brings widespread attention to the many reasons why Saskatchewan is a remarkable place,鈥� Minister responsible for Tourism Saskatchewan Steven Bonk said. 聽鈥淚t is a pleasure to welcome Kevin Dunn to his role as the 2018 Saskatchewanderer, and we all look forward to the discoveries and stories he will share from his journey.鈥�
鈥淭he Saskatchewanderer program continues to exceed expectations,鈥� Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Gene Makowsky said. 聽鈥淚 trust that the program鈥檚 eighth year will be no exception. 聽Each Wanderer has come to the table with a fresh perspective, a passion to explore and a desire to share all that Saskatchewan has to offer with residents and tourists alike.鈥�
CAA continues as the official sponsor of the Saskatchewanderer program, renewing their support annually since the program launched in 2011.
鈥淔or seven years, CAA has been the official sponsor of the Saskatchewanderer program,鈥� CAA Saskatchewan President and CEO Fred Titanich said. 聽鈥淪ince the program started, we have provided a vehicle, a CAA Saskatchewan membership and gas vouchers to assist the Wanderer in promoting our province as the best place to live, work and play. 聽Having just celebrated 100 years of dedicated service, and also earning the 2017 ABEX Service Award and the ABEX Business of the Year Award, I have to admit, Saskatchewan is indeed a great place to live, work, and play. 聽On behalf of CAA Saskatchewan and our valued members, we wish Kevin all the best as he starts his journey as the 2018 Saskatchewanderer.鈥�
DirectWest, the official search partner of the Saskatchewanderer program since 2017, has also renewed their support for 2018. 鈥淲e are proud to once again partner with the Saskatchewanderer to find and highlight the many special places and businesses across our province,鈥� DirectWest President and CEO Keith Jeannot said. 聽鈥淒irectWest, through Mysask411, has been connecting people in Saskatchewan to local businesses for many years. 聽We are eager to see what Kevin鈥檚 new perspective reveals through his adventures across our great province and his use of our Mysask411 mobile app to help him.鈥�
The Saskatchewanderer program is also supported by a partnership between Tourism Saskatchewan, the Ministries of Agriculture, Economy and Parks, Culture and Sport. To follow Kevin鈥檚 year of wandering the land of the living skies, check out the Wanderer鈥檚 Facebook at www.facebook.com/skwanderer, Twitter @SkWanderer, Instagram @saskatchewanderer or YouTube at www.youtube.com/user/skwandererofficial. Read up on his latest adventures by visiting www.saskatchewanderer.ca.
