'Start of something special': Riders use garbage bag day to reflect on 2024
Nov 11, 2024
The locker room was full of optimism for the future of the organization on Sunday.
Eight people who have worked to make the province a better place are being rewarded for their efforts with the Saskatchewan Order of Merit.
Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty announced the newest recipients of the province’s highest honour Tuesday, thanking them for their work to improve Saskatchewan.
“This group of recipients has shown an extraordinary commitment to making the Province of Saskatchewan a better place for everyone,” Mirasty said in a statement.
“I congratulate each of these exceptional individuals and I thank them for the positive impact they have made on our province and its people.”
The 2022 recipients of the Saskatchewan Order of Merit are:
- Wayne Brownlee (Saskatoon)
- Carol GoldenEagle (Regina Beach)
- Trevor Herriot (Regina)
- John Hopkins (Regina) (awarded posthumously)
- Shirley Isbister (Saskatoon)
- Harry Lafond (Muskeg Lake Cree Nation)
- Dr. Alan Rosenberg (Saskatoon)
- Marilyn Whitehead (Saskatoon)
The Saskatchewan Order of Merit was introduced in 1985 to “recognize excellence and achievement from outstanding Saskatchewan citizens.” Since that time, 266 people have received the honour.