Released on June 11, 2012
Provincial Secretary Wayne Elhard joined Lieutenant Governor Vaughn Solomon Schofield to present recipients with the Saskatchewan Protective Services Medal in Regina today.
"These recipients have affected for the better the lives of every single man, woman and child in this province," Elhard said. "They represent a long tradition of dedication, excellence and often fearlessness. Each of us owes them a debt of gratitude, not only for the work that they have done, but the example that they have set throughout their communities and our province."
The medal recognizes individuals who have 25 years or more of exemplary service protecting the people of Saskatchewan or their property. This can be in either a volunteer or a full-time capacity. Today's recipients include firefighters, police officers, corrections workers, conservation officers, members of the Canadian Forces and emergency medical responders.
Established in 2003, the Saskatchewan Protective Services Medal is administered by the Saskatchewan Protocol Office in close co-operation with the Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police, Saskatchewan Firefighters Association and other agencies whose personnel are eligible for the honour.
A second ceremony will be held in Saskatoon on June 18 at the Saskatoon Inn to recognize recipients from the central and northern regions of the province.
For more information on the Saskatchewan Protective Services Medal and a list of recipients please visit www.ops.gov.sk.ca/spsm.
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For more information, contact:
Jay Teneycke
Provincial Secretary
Regina
Phone: 306-798-6095
Email: jay.teneycke@gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-529-8630