Saskatoon parishioners awarded Jubilee medals

Editors note: This is the most recent series of articles regarding the people in our three dioceses (Qu’Appelle, Saskatoon and Saskatchewan) who have been awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal.

As we are waiting on the many and various parishes in our diocese to identify those among them who have been so honoured, we are only naming those we can identify ourselves, those who have already been identified by parishes or those have selfidentified.

We are more than happy to recognize other parishioners honoured in future issues if supplied the information.

By Rev. Peter Coolen

SASKATOON — The Queen Elizabeth II

Platinum Jubilee medal was created for the 70th anniversary year of Her Majesty’s accession to the throne and began Feb. 6, 2022 and ended Feb. 5, 2023.

The design for this award was approved by Her Majesty for use by six provinces.

A total of 7,000 medals were intended to be awarded in Saskatchewan.

His Honour, The

Honourable Russ Mirasty, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan said: “This medal allows us to honour Her Majesty’s commitment to Service and to pay tribute to Saskatchewan citizens who have devoted their time and effort to serving others in Canada, Saskatchewan and their communities”.

Some of the award recipients from within this diocese are (names are only listed, not titles): Nancy Yee (for education), William Harrison (for education), Rodney Andrews (for volunteerism). Tony Towstego (for film arts), Lester Lafond (for supporting First Nations business and commerce), Stephanie Sydiaha (for community service), and Peter Coolen (volunteerism).