REGINA — Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty has announced the recipients of the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal, who will be presented with their medals by the Lieutenant Governor on April 26 at a ceremony at Government House in Regina during National Volunteer Week. The recipients include a Spiritwood woman.
"The 2021 recipients of the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal have given their time and effort to organizations and communities across our province," Mirasty said. "I congratulate them on this well-deserved honour and thank them for their remarkable contributions to the people of Saskatchewan."
The recipients of the 2021 Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal are:
Noela Bamford, Regina
Bob Bjarnason, Churchbridge
Velma Harasen, Regina
Major (Ret'd) Keith Inches, CD, Regina
Ishita Mann, Saskatoon
Captain (Ret'd) Cathy Sarich, CD, Saskatoon
Bob White, Rosetown
Joyce Willick, Spiritwood
Elaine Wirtz, Wadena
The Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal was established in 1995 to recognize the extraordinary work done by volunteers across the province. Since its creation, the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal has been awarded to 240 deserving individuals.
For more information about the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal, visit www.saskatchewan.ca/government/heritage-honours-and-awards/saskatchewan-volunteer-medal.
