Several Southern Albertans are set to receive the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal. (Image: Government of Alberta)

By David Opinko/LNN, with files from Josh Hall/RDNN

Southern Albertans to receive Platinum Jubilee Medal

Nov 21, 2022 | 10:15 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – More than 200 community members from across the province are set to receive a Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee medal.

The commemorative medal was created this year to mark the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne as Queen of Canada. It honours those who have made significant contributions to their province or municipality.

They are being presented by Alberta Municipalities (AM) — formerly known as Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA).

To be eligible, a nominee must:

• Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident
• Have been alive on February 6, 2022, the date of the 70th anniversary of the Queen becoming Canada’s monarch
• Have made significant contributions to Canada or a region of Alberta, community, or field. Examples of areas of significant contribution might include COVID-19, Truth and Reconciliation, diversity, equity and inclusion, or preservation of the environment.
• Be a leader in the community
• Be in good standing with the law and community

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Southern Albertans who are set to receive the Platinum Jubilee Medal include:

Citizen Community Builders

• Gerry Bail – Magrath
• Marvin Birky – Stirling
• Keith Hancock – Raymond
• Alan Hyland – Bow Island
• Anke Krickhahn – Medicine Hat
• Kurtis Pratt – Raymond
• Vi Rieger – Redcliff

Sitting Mayors

• Don Anderberg – Pincher Creek
• Joan Boeder – Nobleford
• Lorne Buis – Foremost
• Kent Bullock – Foremost
• Linnsie Clark – Medicine Hat
• Raymond Coad – Vauxhall
• Lance Colby – Carstairs
• Byrne Cook – Magrath
• Jim Depew – Raymond
• Brent Feyter – Fort Macleod
• Gentry Hall – Stavely
• Jennifer Handley – Nanton
• Blaine Hyggen – Lethbridge
• Arlen Johnston – Empress
• Dwight Kilpatrick – Redcliff
• Maggie Kronen – Cardston
• Trevor Lewington – Stirling
• Larry Liebelt – Milk River
• Tyler Lindsay – Warner
• Lyndsay Montina – Coalhurst
• Catherine Moore – Picture Butte
• Kym Nichols – Carmangay
• John Petrie – Brooks
• Chelsae Petrovic – Claresholm
• Andrew Prokop – Taber
• Gordon Reynolds – Bow Island
• Craig Snodgrass – High River
• Jack Van Rijn – Coaldale
• Jim Willett – Coutts

Past Presidents & Life Members

• Barry Morishita – Brooks
• Richard Quail – Okotoks
• Garth Sherwin – Lethbridge

The medals will be given out in ceremonies over the coming weeks.

The full list of recipients can be found on the Alberta Municipalities website.