It was a night filled with smiles, laughs and even a few tears. Ten residents of Lethbridge, Alta., received King Charles III Coronation Medals for their lifetime achievements.
Member of Parliament for Lethbridge, Rachael Thomas, presented the awards during a packed ceremony on Thursday evening. However, each recipient was nominated by other members of the community.
“I’m so proud of these individuals for the incredible work that they’ve put in and the difference they make,” said Thomas after the ceremony.
She says some of the recipients were nominated by several separate people, making the decision to select them all the easier. However, in the end, she says it was simply a great night to spend with such outstanding members of the community.
“It’s an incredible honour to be able to recognize, in this case, 10 individuals who go above and beyond to serve this community. They invest their time, their money and their talent, their energy, their …