Lt. Gov. Russ Mirasty presented the medals Saturday at the Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

By Derek Cornet

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More northerners presented with Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal

Jan 14, 2023 | 3:00 PM

Another group of residents from northern Saskatchewan have been awarded Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medals.

Lt. Gov. Russ Mirasty presented the medals as part of the late monarch’s celebration of 70 years on the throne. The ceremony occurred Saturday at the Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre.

“The Jubilee medal is presented to you as a symbol of gratitude for all that you do in your community and for our province,” Mirasty told attendees. “I hope you take great pride in receiving and wearing this medal because your contributions and accomplishments make us all proud and they do make a difference.”

Recipients of the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal are Bruce Fidler, Raeanne Fisher, Miles Ratt, John Nabess, Kalvin McKay, Ron Woytowich, Weldon McCallum, Darcy Ahenakew, Bella Sanderson, and Lindsay Blair.

Lac La Ronge Indian Band Coun. Devin Bernatchez, Shirley Olson, Medrick Thomas, Air Ronge Mayor Julie Baschuk, Ed Benonie, Gordon Stomp, Percy Merasty, La Ronge Coun. Jordon McPhail, Sarah Ballantyne, Bella Dumais, Conrad Naytowhow, and Kennetch Charlette.

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Jarret Nelson, Jacob Lavallee, Nora McLeod, Adam O. Charles, Lac La Ronge Indian Band Coun. Ann Ratt, Christopher Merasty, Myrtle Ballantyne, Jackie Ballentyne, Gideon Cook, Naomi Seib and Elder Becky McKenzie.

Others from northern Saskatchewan to receive a medal but were not part of the ceremony are Ruth Fafard and Deanna Belhumeur.

Eighteen other individuals from northern Saskatchewan were awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal back in October 2022.

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derek.cornet@pattisonmedia.com

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