Lt. Gov. Russ Mirasty presented Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medals in La Ronge on Sunday. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

By Derek Cornet

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Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medals presented in La Ronge

Oct 2, 2022 | 3:28 PM

Eighteen individuals from northern Saskatchewan were in La Ronge on Sunday for a very rare medal ceremony.

Lt. Gov. Russ Mirasty presented Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medals as part of the late monarch’s celebration of 70 years on the throne. The ceremony occurred at Eagle Point Resort.

“Some people would say that was her job, that’s what she was born into and its true, but at the same time, to carry on for 70 years is absolutely incredible,” he told attendees. “When we start to think about the medal I will present today, there’s a lot of meaning attached to that.”

Mirasty explained those who receive the medal have contributed or supported their communities in some way.

The recipients of the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal are Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation chief Karen Bird, Lac La Ronge Indian Band chief Tammy Cook-Searson and Prince Albert Grand Council chief Brian Hardlotte.

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Lac La Ronge Indian Band chief Tammy Cook-Searson and Lt. Gov. Russ Mirasty. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation chief Karen Bird and Lt. Gov. Russ Mirasty. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Scott Boyes (cadet officer), Jimmy Charles (Canadian Ranger), Leon Charles (Canadian Ranger), Murray Galambos (Canadian Ranger), James Gale (Canadian Ranger), Gill Gracie (volunteer), Marc L’Heureux (Canadian Ranger) and Terry McIntyre-Roberts (community service).

Paul Plunz (Canadian Ranger), Samantha Plunz (Canadian Ranger), Elder Tom Roberts (community service), Jim Searson (volunteer), Josephine Searson (Metis senator), Gary Tinker (community service) and Northern Lights School Division director of education Jason Young.

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