Some local people will receive the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.
Krystal Klenk, commanding officer of #553 Sherlock Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets received her medal Saturday at a special presentation by Senator Pamela Wallin.
The Diamond Jubilee Medal is a special honour to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne. During the year of 2012, 60,000 Canadians will receive the medal that honours their significant contributions and achievements.
Klenk is being recognized for her service to Sherlock Squadron.
Kenaston School principal Darren Gasper will also receive the Diamond Jubilee Medal in the near future.
He is one of three teachers in Saskatchewan, and one of 29 across Canada, to receive the honour and was nominated by the Canadian Teachers’ Federation on recommendation of the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation.
Gasper has been at Kenaston School for 13 years, the last five as its principal. In that time, much has changed at the school as it grew into a leader in the field of distance learning using technology-driven courses.
Staff at Kenaston School nominated Gasper for a STF award for his guidance and vision in moving the school forward with the creation of the Kenaston Distance Education Centre and for all his contributions to the field of education.
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