Brandi Bell and two others were recognized for their work with Embracing Life. (Facebook/Brandi Bell)

By Derek Cornet

recognition

Northerners receive King Charles III Coronation Medals

Sep 21, 2024 | 5:00 PM

Lt. Gov. Russell Mirasty presented King Charles III Coronation Medals to six northerns this week.

On Monday, Brandi Bell, Eric Choquette and Pikaea Groves received the medal for their outstanding contributions to the Embracing Life Initiative, which is a northern collaborative group that aims to make a difference in community wellness, life promotion and suicide prevention.

Also on Monday, Mirasty was in Ile-a-la-Crosse at Rossignol High School to present the medal to Mayor Duane Favel. He was then in Cumberland House on Tuesday at Ministik Community School to present medals to Aaron Fossenueve and Elder Bertha McKay.

Ile-a-la Crosse Mayor Duane Favel was one of this week’s medal recipients. (Facebook/Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan)

The Coronation Medal was created to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, which took place on May 6, 2023.

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The Office of the Secretary to the Governor General is responsible for administering the King Charles III Coronation Medal program, which will award medals to 30,000 deserving individuals. Medals are presented to individuals who have made a significant contribution to Canada or attained an outstanding achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada.

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derek.cornet@pattisonmedia.com