There are eight recipients of this years Saskatchewan Order of Merit which is the province’s highest honor.

Being awarded and from Saskatoon are: Wayne Brownlee, Shirley Isbister, Dr. Alan Rosenberg, and Marilyn Whitehead. Carol GoldenEagle of Regina Beach, Harry Lafond of Muskeg Lake Cree Nation and Trevor Harriot of Regina will also receive the Order of Merit. John Hopkins of Regina is being recognized as well, posthumously.

They will be invested at a ceremony in September.

Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty says this group of recipients has shown an extraordinary commitment to making the Province of Saskatchewan a better place for everyone.