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2010 Emergency Services Ball

SPN Staff
for South Peace News

High Prairie took the time March 30 to recognize its emergency services personnel at the 2010 Emergency Services Ball at the Elks Stampede Grounds. Firefighters, RCMP, emergency medial technicians, peace officers, RCMP and auxiliary constables were all introduced, applauded and recognized for a job well done to keep our communites safe. Many people were also honoured for their years of service. High Prairie fire chief Ken Melnyk called his volunteer members "the noblest heroes" who answer the call for help when needed. Through their exemplary efforts, they have earned the trust of the people, he added.

Town of High Prairie representative Brian Holmberg, left, and High Prairie fire chief Ken Melnyk, right, present the Fire Chief’s Leadership Award to Trevor Cisaroski. The award is presented to the one person the fire chief feels has displayed exemplary leadership beyond the call of duty including fundraising and dedication.

High Prairie fire chief Ken Melnyk, centre, was honoured with a Services Exemplary Medal for 26 years of service to the fire department. Presenting the award are West Yellowhead MLA Robin Campbell, left, and Lesser Slave Lake MLA Pearl Calahasen.

Town of High Prairie representative Brian Holmberg, left, and High Prairie fire chief Ken Melnyk, right, present the Firefighter-of-the-Year award to Dave Paddon. The award is voted upon by the firefighters. Paddon was truly overwhelmed with his selection.

Tony Belli, centre, was honoured with a Services Exemplary Medal for 30 years of service to the fire department. Presenting the award are West Yellowhead MLA Robin Campbell, left, and Lesser Slave Lake MLA Pearl Calahasen.

Dan Gillmor, centre, was honoured with a Services Exemplary Medal for 24 years of service to the fire department. Presenting the award are West Yellowhead MLA Robin Campbell, left, and Lesser Slave Lake MLA Pearl Calahasen.

Four past firefighters were honoured for their past service to the department. Mike Kaczmar, second from left, and John McDermott, second from right, were two. Missing were Wayne Smith and Joel Bembridge. Presenting the awards were Town of High Prairie representative Brian Holmberg, left, and High Prairie fire chief Ken Melnyk, right.

Jason Cottingham, left, receives his 10-year pin from Town of High Prairie representative Brian Holmberg.