Six more Qu'Appelle Anglicans receive QE II Platinum Jubilee medals

By Joanne Shurvin-Martin

REGINA — Six more Anglicans in the Diocese of Qu’Appelle have been honoured with Platinum Jubilee Medals.

The Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal was created to celebrate the 70 th anniversary year of the late Queen Elizabeth’s accession to the throne. It was the focus of the Government of Saskatchewan’s Platinum Jubilee year until Feb. 5.

A total of 7,000 medals were awarded during the Platinum Jubilee year.

His Honour Russ Mirasty, Lieutenant

Governor of Saskatchewan, said, “This medal allows us to honour Her Majesty’s commitment to service and pay tribute to Saskatchewan citizens who have devoted their time and effort to serving others in Canada, Saskatchewan and their communities.”

Sally Bishop was nominated by her MLA, Terry Dennis, for her volunteer work in the secular community and the church.

Bishop has been involved in local minor hockey, figure skating, Women in Community

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