
Young girl recognized for helping save her grandmother
Turtleford recently honoured a very poised youngster for her role in saving her grandmother’s life.
Meaka Star, an 11-year-old from the area, was recognized as a Stroke Hero as part of Paramedic Services Week. When her grandmother, Marleen Conacher, suffered two strokes within a week of each other a year ago, Star was able to take the correct steps to call emergency services and talk them through what was happening. Dignataries were on hand for the ceremony from WestMed Ambulance, Heart & Stroke Saskatchewan and the Town of Turtleford, along with Conacher and other family members.

Stephanie Rusu, director of Health Policy and Systems for Heart & Stroke Saskatchewan, told battlefordsNOW that it’s a bit shocking to hear of situations like this, but that it’s surprisingly common. She added that it speaks to the importance of educating everyone on the signs of a stroke.