Egland scores Teddy Bear Toss goal but Pats lose in OT
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Over 3,000 stuffed animals were tossed onto the ice.
Twelve Saskatchewan residents — including three from Saskatoon and two from Regina — will be receiving a prestigious honour later this month.
The 2020 recipients of the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal will receive their awards on Aug. 26, 2021, Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty announced Wednesday.
A ceremony held in their honour will take place at Government House in Regina.
“The Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal acknowledges the exceptional contributions made by these generous and capable individuals,” Mirasty said. “I offer my congratulations and thanks to each recipient on this well-deserved honour.”
- Lieutenant-Colonel (Ret’d) Robert Cade, CD (posthumous), Regina
- Anne Chase, Regina
- Peggy George, Melfort
- Derek Harrison, Fort Qu’Appelle
- Ken Hartz, Bradwell
- Eileen Herman, Qu’Appelle
- Frank McDougall, Saskatoon
- Jean de Dieu Ndayahundwa, Regina
- Leela Sharma, Saskatoon
- Lorraine Silzer, Assiniboia
- Richard Strayer, Saskatoon
- Bernice Woolhouse, Assiniboia
In 1995, the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal was established to recognize extraordinary volunteer work done in the province. The award has been given to 288 individuals since its inception.