Twenty years ago these community leaders were honoured

By Joan Janzen

KINDERSLEY - Twenty years ago a total of 75 Saskatchewan Centennial medals were awarded to Kindersley and area community leaders for their contributions to community development. Many of them are still serving their communities today. Included in the group were John Boquist, Marge Bailey, Brad Close, Ernie Krepps, Richard MacDougall, Steve Mealey, Dr. Lloyd Orthner, Ron Rogers, Sharon Kopp, Margaret Larock, Jerry Jorgensen, Sharon Price, Bill Wardill, Lorne Verga, John Callsen and Richard Powley. Those honoured were from Biggar, Kindersley, Eatonia, Coleville, Plenty, Flaxcombe, Rosetown, Unity, Eston, Elrose, Luseland and Kerrobert.

In October, 2005 more than sixty performers, musicians, artists and supporters of Kindersley’s artistic community received the Lieutenant Governor Arts Pin in recognition of their contributions.

In October of 2005, Mayor John Boquist and Chamber of Commerce President Rod Perkins presented Lieutenant Governor Arts Pins to this group of Kindersley area residents. Many of them are still serving their community today. Photo: The Clarion, October/2005

In October of 2005, this group of Kindersley and area residents received the Saskatchewan Centennial Medal for their contributions to community development. Many of them are still serving their communities today. Photo: The Clarion, October/2005