REGINA – Firefighters, EMTs, and law enforcement personnel from across the province received one of their profession’s highest honours Tuesday afternoon, the Protective Services Medal.
Saskatchewan’s Lieutenant Governor Vaugh Solomon Schofield presented 13 individuals with the award. The medal recognizes people with 25 years or more of exemplary service in protecting Saskatchewan people in a volunteer or full-time capacity.
For those who received the honour it can represent the culmination of a career full of sacrifice.
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“There’s a lot of family commitments and things we miss out on just because of our shift work,” said Regina Police Service Deputy Chief Dean Rae prior to receiving his award. “So an award like this shows me, or I feel that this is in recognition of all those sacrifices that we’re given up over the years.”
“It gives them a sense of satisfaction. Not just that, but a thank you,” said honouree and Qu’Appelle and District Fire Chief Ron Heisler. “It lets you know what you’re doing is great for the province and all of Canada.”
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The medal was established by the province in 2003. It is also used to recognize correction workers, Canadian Forces members, conservation officers, and Canada Border Security Agency officers.
Other honourees include:
- Michelle Anderson, RCMP
- Time Beres, Melville Fire and Rescue
- Ken Dobra, Grenfell Fire Department
- Inspector Brent Ermel, Regina Police Service
- Linda Gallant, Correctional Service Canada
- Captain Larry Hanaback, Melville Fire and Rescue
- Gregory Pike, Saskatchewan Medical Services Association
- Captain Robert Schaeffer, Qu’Appelle and District Fire Department
- Deputy Fire Chief Bill Stone, Balgonie Fire Department
- Deputy Fire Chief Kenneth Wayne Thompson, Kamsack Fire Department
- Tom Whalen, Qu’Appelle and District Fire Department
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