Vaughn C. Schofield has been named the 21st Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan.
Prime Minister Stephen harper made the announcement earlier today.
In 2009 Schofield received the Saskatchewan Volunteer medal to recognize her service in the community.
Some organizations that Schofield has volunteered for include the hospitals of Regina foundation, the Mckenzie art Gallery and the Regina and Regina Beach Chamber of commerce just to name a few.
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Premier Brad Wall offered his congratulations to Schofield.
“Vaughn Schofield has contributed to the well-being of our province through her work in business, the arts, education, broadcasting, corporate governance, crime prevention and community involvement,” Wall said.
“As Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel of 16 Saskatchewan Service Battalion, she provides leadership and support to the unit and to the Canadian Forces Reserve, in particular to those who have returned from Afghanistan.”
A date for the installation for the new Lieutenant Governor will be announced shortly.
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