March 18, five worthy people from Speers and Richard were honoured by receiving the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal.
The medals were awarded at the Seniors' Centre in Speers. Walter Jess was MC for the afternoon and Nick Partyka of Speers presented the medals to Cecil Russell and Hattie Wawryk of Richard and Ida Gillatt of Richard, also to Armand Attreux and Ted Nicholson of Speers.
The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal was created in 2012 to mark the 60th anniversary of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II accession to the throne. The Canadian Heraldic Authority designed the medal and it was manufactured by the Royal Canadian Mint.
March 10, Speers and District United Church was honoured to have Pastor Deb McNabb of the Living Faith Church in North Battleford give the message. During the "Minute for Mission" Pastor McNabb talked on Compassion Canada. She said, "Compassion for Canada donates to Third World countries to help children who are living in poverty so they will get a better education, health care and the gospel of Jesus Christ. You can also sponsor a child in any country of your choice."
During the Music for Ministry, Quinn and Bruin Eberle from North Battleford played the guitar and fiddle and played the hymns. They both also sang. To learn more about Compassion Canada, log onto compassion.ca.
