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Professional Recognition
When a pat on the
back just doesn't seem enough, recognize
your colleagues with Saskatchewan's or
Canada's honours and awards.
Let us celebrate Saskatchewan EMS
through the professional recognition of
our outstanding achievements.
Submit a nomination TODAY!
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Professional Recognition

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in
Saskatchewan has it's own particular challenges due to our
geographical land base of 650,000 sq.kms, with a
population base of just under one million residents served.
EMS serves its communities through 110 ambulance services,
250+ ambulance units, 1000 registered First Responders,
1420+ registered EMR's, EMT's, EMT-A's and Paramedics.
These practitioners respond to an average of 92,000+ calls a
year.
The professional
Recognition Committee has been working towards the
recognition of all EMS personnel in Saskatchewan. This
year alone, in 2011, SEMSA will have presented 38 awards to EMS
personnel throughout our province.
| Governor General of Canada
EMS Exemplary Service Medal |
11 |
| Stars of Life Award |
21 |
| Saskatchewan Protective
Services Medal |
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| Saskatchewan Centennial
Medal |
0 |
| Long Term Service Award |
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| George Beaulac Memorial
Award |
0 |
| Steven Wald Memorial
Scholarship |
1 |
| SEMSA Scholarship |
1 |
| Service Awards |
17 |
SEMSA Annual Awards Ceremony
Wednesday June 15th, 2011 at
2:00pm at Government House in
Regina!
Program (click here)
Congratulations to all of the award recipients and to their
families. Your efforts continue to build a bright and
prosperous future for all Emergency Medical Services professionals
in the Province of Saskatchewan.
A thank
you to His Honour the Honourable Dr. Gordon L. Barnhart, Lieutenant
Governor of Saskatchewan and Her Honour Mrs. Naomi Barnhart for
hosting the ceremony. A thank you to the staff in the Office
of the Lieutenant Governor for their assistance in planning the
ceremony.
The
Governor General of Canada EMS Exemplary Service Medal recipients
each receive a medal and certificate for recognition of 20 years of
exemplary service. The Governor General's EMS Exemplary
Service Medal is Canada's highest EMS honour.
The
Second Award of the Governor General of Canada EMS Exemplary Service
Medal-First Bar recipient receives a bar and certificate recognizing
an additional 10 years of exemplary service to compliment their
medal.
The Stars
of Life award recipients each receive a hand crafted glass sculpture
expressly commissioned for this ceremony. The award is crafted
by Randy Bergman, Uniquely Sculptured Glass, Little Bear Lake,
Saskatchewan.
Recipients
Governor General
of Canada EMS Award of Exemplary Service Medal 2011
(All Pictures of
Print/Large Quality (2+ MB files); click on thumbnail to open)
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Tyler Carles |
J.T. Ambulance Service |
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Donna Dohms |
Hutch Ambulance Moosomin Inc. |
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Reid Hartsook |
Heartland Health Region |
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Wendy Hase |
Sun Country Health Region |
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Brett Heerspink |
Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region |
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Raymond Malach |
Shamrock Ambulance Care Inc. |
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Shelagh Robinson |
M.D. Ambulance Care Ltd. |
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Guy Van Biekenhout |
Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region |
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Group Picture |
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Governor General
of Canada EMS Award of Exemplary Service First Bar 2011
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Debra Ashby |
Sun Country Health Region |
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Terry Erickson |
M.D. Ambulance Care |
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Group Picture |
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Governor General
of Canada EMS Award of Exemplary Service Second Bar 2011
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Garnet Matchett |
Ministry of Health |
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Stars of Life Award 2011 |
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Heartland HR |
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Mildred Bailey |
Emergency Medical Technician (Dinsmore) |
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Reid Hartsook |
Primary Care Paramedic (Eston) |
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Sharon Spigott |
Emergency Medical Technician (Outlook) |
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Kelsey Trail HR |
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George Derbyshire |
Primary Care Paramedic (Kelvington) |
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Mark Lye |
Primary Care Paramedic (Kelvington) |
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Prince Albert Parkland HR |
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Parkland Ambulance Response Team |
Jill Stefanick-EMD
Brenda Dutchak-EMD
Kelly Straf-ACP
Mike Dansereau-PCP
Trent Rousson-ACP (missing) |
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Regina Qu'Appelle HR |
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Garnet Rink |
Intermediate Care Paramedic (Grenfell) |
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Regional Communications Center Team |
Glen Richter-EMD
Jon Antal-ACP
Nicole Lewis-EMD
Arlene Martin-EMD |
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Saskatoon HR |
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Lana Danylyshen |
Advanced Care Paramedic (Saskatoon) |
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Randy Johannesson |
Intermediate Care Paramedic (Wynyard) |
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Lisa Kennedy |
Emergency Medical Dispatcher-M.D. Ambulance
(Saskatoon) |
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Korrina Turkenburg |
Intermediate Care Paramedic (Saskatoon) |
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Sunrise HR |
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Byron Chayeski |
Advanced Care Paramedic (Canora) |
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Carla Steciuk |
Advanced Care Paramedic (Canora) |
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Desa Szeles |
Primary Care Paramedic (Foam Lake) |
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Star of Life Group Picture |
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All the recipients were
presented their medal or ward at a ceremony held on June 15th, 2011 at
Government House in Regina, Saskatchewan. The host and presenter
of the awards was the His Honor the Honorable Dr. Gordon L. Barnhart,
Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan.
For more information on the
SEMSA Professional Recognition committee, please contact the
SEMSA
office.
Extra Pictures
2010 SEMSA Awards
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SEMSA Scholarship |
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Jarrod Schriemer |
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Jarrod Schriemer grew up
around emergency medial services his entire life. The sight of
men and women racing off to help people in need instilled a deep
desire to one day be that person responding to such emergencies.
In 2003 Jarrod enrolled in the Primary Care Paramedic Program at
SIAST and upon his completion in May 2004 began working for M.D.
Ambulance. In 2005 Jarrod completed his Intermediate Care
Paramedic Program, and in August of 2008 Jarrod entered the
Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) Program. The ACP Program was a
highlight in Jarrod’s life where he gained a tremendous amount
of knowledge and experience. Now practising as an ACP he feels
he has truly followed his dreams and aspirations. Jarrod’s
future endeavours include further progression in the EMS
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Steven Wald Memorial
Scholarship |
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Chad
McCord |
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Chad McCord has been employed
in the Saskatchewan emergency medical services industry since
1996 and is an Intermediate Care Paramedic working in an
out-of-scope capacity as Manger for Meadow Lake EMS in the
Prairie North Health Region. Chad’s goal is to advance his
career to the Director of Emergency Health Services. Chad felt
that in order to qualify for this position it would require
formal education and he therefore enrolled into the Bachelor’s
Of Applied Business: Emergency Services course through the
Lakeland College in Vermillion. Chad’s long term goal is to
further his education to a Master’s Level in a health-related
field. Chad is highly recognized by fellow co-workers in
demonstrating an eagerness to learn and grow in all aspects of
EMS provision. Chad portrays strong leadership abilities,
communication skills, and advocacy for staff and clients he
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George Beaulac Memorial Award |
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Recipient for 2010 |
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SEMSA congratulates the following EMS services who will
reach a significant milestone in 2011:
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Congratulations to ALL! |
SEMSA Scholarship – Deadline April 1, 2011
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Two $400.00
scholarships awarded yearly to further professional
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Training must be
advancement in the EMS field i.e. PCP to ACP or degree
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Must submit this
form together with two letters of reference |
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Must submit 500
words or less essay why you are deserving and hope to
accomplish |
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Must submit
transcript, certificate and/or proof of current registration
in program |
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Must have taken
further training within Saskatchewan and be currently
employed in Saskatchewan |
Steven Wald Memorial Scholarship – Deadline April 1, 2011
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One $600.00
scholarship yearly to further advancement as an advance care
provider |
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Must be presently a
licensed practitioner in Saskatchewan registered or having
completed within past 1 year an ICP or ACP training program
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Must submit this
form together with one letter of reference |
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Must submit 500
words or less essay why you are deserving and hope to
accomplish with higher level of training |
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Must submit
transcript, certificate and/or proof of current registration
in program |
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Must have taken
further training within Saskatchewan and be currently
employed in Saskatchewan
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The SEMSA Professional Recognition
Committee is NOW accepting nominations
based on the criteria below. As this medal is for
exemplary service as well as long service, the summary
should indicate some of the nominee's achievements and
positions held. You are welcome to include personal
achievements.
Nominations can be submitted to the SEMSA Office
by e-mail, fax or mail before October 15, 2011.
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Established in 2003, the
Saskatchewan Protective Services Medal recognizes
exemplary long service for individuals working in a
direct capacity to protect people and/or property,
and supervisory personnel in the public service
sectors who ensure the safety, security and
protection of Saskatchewan citizens. These
individuals set high standards and strive for
excellence in their duties so everyone in
Saskatchewan can live safe and secure lives. The
Saskatchewan Protective Services Medal honours
protective services providers and focuses attention
on the efforts and work of police, fire and
emergency professionals, and others working in the
field of safety and security.
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Criteria and selection
Nominees must be personnel with 25 years of service
in Saskatchewan and actively employed in emergency
medical services or other agencies on or after
January 1, 2003, who have law enforcement powers, or
work in safety services and professions whose work
is directly related to the safety, security and
protection of people.
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Download a current award and scholarship application form
here!
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Awards/Scholarships

Have
you thought about nominating and recognizing an
employee or colleague for their dedication in
EMS? Now is the time to do it?
Attached is the SEMSA Professional Recognition
Awards Application. Also attached are posters
for display.
Take
a few minutes and nominate a worthy dedicated
EMS professional.
If
you have any questions – don’t hesitate to call.

Application Form

Download a current award and scholarship application form
here!
Information
Posters

Awards Poster
Scholarship Poster
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