Saskatchewan Order of Merit recipients announced [Video]

Ten people who have made positive impacts in their communities were recently announced as the next recipients to receive the Saskatchewan Order of Merit, the province’s highest honour.

“By generously giving of their time, talents and resources, they have significantly contributed to the betterment of our province,” Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty said in a release from the province.

The 10 recipients for 2024 are: (bullet point list)

• Saskatoon Tribal Council’s Chief Mark Arcand. Since being elected, he has worked to reverse residential school effects by restoring cultural education.
• Brynn Boback-Lane, the president and CEO of the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital in Saskatoon, a role she has held since 1999.
• Floyd Favel, an author and educator from Poundmaker Cree Nation.
• Dr. Thomas Hadjistavropoulos, a registered doctoral psychologist and professor and research chair in aging and health at the University of Regina.
• Renu Kapoor, a social worker in Regina who has helped the city fundraise for local and international charities.
• Curtis …