Myles Perrin and Michele Struble receive Saskatchewan Protective Services Medals

Myles Perrin and Michele Struble were awarded Saskatchewan Protective Services Medals by His Honour, the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, on Wednesday, September 28, at TCU Place in Saskatoon.

Perrin has been a firefighter with the Kindersley Fire Brigade since 1995 and appreciates the fire service’s challenges. He works for the Town of Kindersley and is a father of four boys. Michele Struble is a probation officer/community youth worker in the area.

Both of these dedicated individuals were recognized for their exemplary long service working directly to protect our citizens. This year, 113 individuals from rural and urban communities across Saskatchewan were presented with medals.

Established in 2003, the medal honours personnel with 25 years or more of exemplary service in the protective services field. It also honours supervisory personnel in the public service sectors who ensure the safety, security and protection of our province’s citizens and property.

The fields of service include police, fire, federal and provincial corrections, border services, RCMP, the Canadian Armed Forces, as well as mobile crisis and family violence outreach services. Two additional medal ceremonies were also scheduled to take place in Regina.

The circular medal is surmounted by St. Edward’s Crown and bears a motto, which, when translated into English, means “who guard the citizenry.” The honoured service personnel also received a certificate signed by the Lieutenant Governor, Premier and Provincial Secretary.

It was an opportunity to express gratitude to deserving recipients, Myles Perrin and Michele Struble and others, who play an important role in keeping our communities safe.