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Ed Mason, the legendary Canadian radio broadcaster who got his start in Flin Flon, will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Radio-Television News Directors Association. RTDNA recently named Mason, who now works in Edmonton, one of four 2013 recipients of the award. Each recipient represents a different region of Canada. RTDNA will present Mason with the award this Saturday, April 6, in Winnipeg. The association distributed the following biography of Mason: 'Ed Mason was on the air when John F. Kennedy was shot. That was 50 years ago and today he is still breaking news on Corus Radio in Edmonton. 'Ed, nicknamed Uncle Eddie or Uncle Ed, began his radio career in 1963 with CFAR in Flin Flon, Manitoba. 'Over a dozen years, he worked at radio stations across the country including CHUM Toronto. In 1975, Ed moved to Edmonton to anchor the morning news and serve as News Director at CHQT. 'His ability to write and tell a story that draws in listeners, whether it's to tug at their heartstrings or tickle their funny bone, is brilliant. 'Young announcers hold him in awe, but soon find that Ed is very approachable and will teach them how to generate and retain sources. 'These young broadcasters will be part of the legacy Ed will leave when he finally hangs up his microphone.' RTDNA's Lifetime Achievement Award was created in 2002 to recognize individuals who have distinguished themselves through outstanding service and continued excellence during the course of their career in broadcast journalism.
