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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Longtime Legion volunteer receives special medal
A longtime volunteer for the Weyburn branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, Harold Whiteoak, was honoured as he received the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteerism at a luncheon on Tuesday. The medal, usually presented by the Governor General of Canada, was presented by Saskatchewan’s representative, Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty, at the luncheon. The Lieutenant Governor was a special visitor to Weyburn on Tuesday, as he also visited St. Michael School in the morning, and Parkway Lodge in the afternoon. Whiteoak was nominated for the Sovereign’s Medal by members of the Legion as he volunteers as the branch’s historian,
membership chairman, and the Honours and Awards committee chair. He has been a member of the Weyburn branch since 1990, and has designed and managed the branch’s membership database, keeps the Veterans Gallery in the Vimy Room updated, and documents historical information on members dating back to the Second World War. At each of his three appearances, Lt.-Gov. Mirasty touched on his role as the King’s representative for the province of Saskatchewan, and noted he is the honourary patron for the Saskatchewan Command of the Royal Canadian Legion. He was appointed by the government to a five-year term, which will be completed this summer.
Lt.-Gov. Mirasty presents Sovereign’s Medal
Photo 7198 — Greg Nikkel
Harold Whiteoak of the Weyburn Legion was congratulated after being presented with the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteerism, by Lieutenant-Governor Russ Mirasty, in a ceremony at the Legion Hall on Tuesday. The Lieutenant Governor and his wife visited three locations in Weyburn, including St. Michael School in the morning, and Parkway Lodge in the afternoon.
TeleMiracle 48 raises over $6.1M, many people in province will benefit TeleMiracle – Saskatchewan’s Charity – wrapped up its 48th edition on Sunday in Regina, with the final numbers on the video tote board showing a total of $6,112,717 raised. With this year’s incredible generosity added, the total raised by TeleMiracle since 1977 is now over $165,112,717 million. “TeleMiracle remains rooted in Saskatchewan and
the generosity of Saskatchewan people really shined through once again this weekend,” said TeleMiracle 48 Chair Tyler Hall. “These donations are going to help so many people across the province.” One of the many highlights of this year’s show were the 75 talented Saskatchewan performers who appeared throughout the telethon. Not only did
these acts showcase the scope of talent from every corner of the province, they also raised money for the telethon – which was once again matched by Nutrien, who presented their donation of $100,000 just before the end of the broadcast. “Every dollar counts and we are so grateful to the people of Saskatchewan for their continuing support,” stated Hall.
“The best part is that all the money raised stays right here in Saskatchewan, to help their friends, neighbours and communities.” All TeleMiracle proceeds stay in Saskatchewan and are granted through the Kinsmen Foundation for specialized medical and mobility equipment, assistance with medical travel, and new and innovative health care
equipment. The Foundation typically receives over 1,000 applications for assistance annually. Donors who made phone pledges during the telethon can honour them by mailing their donation to TeleMiracle at Box 83000, Saskatoon SK, S7K 9S1. Planning begins shortly for TeleMiracle 49, to take place March 1-2, 2025 in Saskatoon. Details leading
up to next year’s show will be posted at www.telemiracle.com. Through the proceeds of this annual telethon, the Kinsmen Foundation is helping people every day in Saskatchewan, to improve their independence and quality of life through gifts of mobility and medical equipment, or funding for medical travel, that they otherwise could not afford.
TeleMiracle total over $6M at the end
Photo — courtesy TeleMiracle 48
The national and Saskatchewan talent gathered on stage as the final tally for TeleMiracle 48 was flashed up on the board, at $6,112,717, for the Kinsmen Foundation. This brought the total raised since 1977 to $165,112,717, for the benefit of Saskatchewan residents in need.
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