It’s Multicultural Week in Saskatchewan from November 16-24! During the Town Council Meeting on Tuesday, Mayor Rod Perkins declared November 16-24th as Saskatchewan Multicultural Week within the Town of Kindersley. The Council is encouraging all residents to participate and take this fantastic opportunity to learn something new about your fellow neighbours and community members. The… Continue reading Town of Kindersley to Celebrate Saskatchewan Multicultural Week
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Cab driver who saved 4 from burning car awarded medal for bravery in St. John’s
Source: Holly McKenzie-Sutter, THE CANADIAN PRESS, October 14, 2019 ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — A Newfoundland cab driver who rescued four young people from a burning vehicle was formally recognized for his heroism last week. Mike Stapleton was awarded a medal for bravery from the Royal Canadian Humane Association at St. John’s City Hall on Oct. 7.… Continue reading Cab driver who saved 4 from burning car awarded medal for bravery in St. John’s
Town of Kindersley Celebrating Saskatchewan Multicultural Week
It’s Multicultural Week in Saskatchewan from November 17-25! During the last Town Council Meeting, Mayor Rod Perkins declared November 17-25th as Saskatchewan Multicultural Week in the Town of Kindersley. The Council urges all residents to participate and take this fantastic opportunity to learn something new about your fellow neighbours and community members. According to the… Continue reading Town of Kindersley Celebrating Saskatchewan Multicultural Week
14-year-old saves man and son from drowning in northern Saskatchewan
Source: CTV News, July 30, 2018 A Saskatchewan teen is being hailed a hero after saving a man and his eight-year-old son from drowning. Jacob Boissonneault, 14, dreams of being a professional soccer player when he gets older — and that’s why he started training under coach Donald Munro three years ago. The two have… Continue reading 14-year-old saves man and son from drowning in northern Saskatchewan
Forgotten hero in marine disaster honoured by Red Cross in N.L.
Source: Holly McKenzie-Sutter, The Canadian Press, July 17, 2018 ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Forty-six years ago, Leo Bullen gave up his life when he offered his life-jacket to a small child as a fire raged around them on the schooner Delroy, sinking the ship and claiming the lives of nine people. But until recently, the family… Continue reading Forgotten hero in marine disaster honoured by Red Cross in N.L.
Nova Scotia man who rescued elderly woman from fire to be honoured in Ottawa
Source: Alex Cooke, The Canadian Press, June 3, 2018 HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia man lauded for saving his neighbour from a devastating house fire last year says he’s overwhelmed by the attention he’s received. Travis Wolfe, 26, of Port Joli, N.S., will receive a Medal of Bravery from Gov. Gen. Julie Payette this week for… Continue reading Nova Scotia man who rescued elderly woman from fire to be honoured in Ottawa
Edmonton apartment fire hero forced to give up his business
Source: CTV News, April 23, 2018 An Edmonton man who made headlines after rushing into a burning building to save lives has been forced to give up his business and is now struggling to find work. In January, 2017, a fire broke out in the high-rise apartment building across the street from Riza Kasikcioglu’s pizza… Continue reading Edmonton apartment fire hero forced to give up his business
Royal Canadian Navy ship named after Saskatchewan war hero
Source: Adam MacVicar, Global News, March 16, 2018 HMCS Margaret Brooke is expected to launch in July 2019. One of the Royal Canadian Navy‘s newest offshore patrol ships will bear the name of a Saskatoon war hero, Dr. Margaret Brooke. Brooke was born in Ardath, Sask. She studied at the University of Saskatchewan, becoming a dietitian before enrolling… Continue reading Royal Canadian Navy ship named after Saskatchewan war hero
Canadian man among 20 honoured by Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
Source: The Canadian Press, December 19, 2017 PITTSBURGH – A Canadian man is among 20 people who were honoured Tuesday by the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission. James Giles of Terrace, B.C., was recognized by the Pittsburgh-based fund for his bravery in October 2016 when he twice ran into a burning neighbour’s home to save two… Continue reading Canadian man among 20 honoured by Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
Six-year-old boy’s quick thinking helps save diabetic mother’s life
Source: CTV News, December 11, 2017 A vigilant six-year-old boy is being heralded by his community with a “Citizen Life-Saving Award” for quick-thinking that helped save his diabetic mother’s life. In May, Denise McCormack was at home with her son Ronan Male when her blood sugar levels dropped, causing McCormack to have trouble speaking. With… Continue reading Six-year-old boy’s quick thinking helps save diabetic mother’s life