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Lieutenant Governor Vaughn Solomon Schofield and Education Minister Russ Marchuk presented 20 Saskatchewan residents with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal at Government House in Regina today.  The Queen's Diamond Jubilee began in February 2012 in celebration of her 60-year reign. The Royal Canadian Mint created 60,000 medals that have been awarded to outstanding Canadians of all ages and from all walks of life across the country.  The medal was created as a way to celebrate Her...

Lieutenant Governor Vaughn Solomon Schofield and Provincial Secretary Wayne Elhard presented 56 Saskatchewan residents with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal at Government House in Regina today. "The Queen has chosen the theme of service for this milestone year and so it is most appropriate that Canada created a Diamond Jubilee Medal which celebrates both Her Majesty's lifetime of service and the outstanding contributions of deserving citizens," Solomon Schofield said. "On...

Lieutenant Governor Vaughn Solomon Schofield and Provincial Secretary Wayne Elhard presented 25 Saskatchewan residents with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal at Government House in Regina today. An additional 21 medals will be awarded to residents during a ceremony in Saskatoon on December 12. "The Queen has chosen the theme of service for this milestone year and so it is most appropriate that Canada created a Diamond Jubilee Medal which celebrates both Her Majesty's...

The Governor General, The Right Honourable David Johnston, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston visited Regina in celebration of the 100th of the Legislative Building October 11th. As part of this historic occasion was a program in the Legislative Chamber where seven deserving Saskatchewan residents received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal from the Governor Genera of Canada, and the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan, Her Honour the Honourable Vaughn Solomon Schofield.

Lieutenant Governor Vaughn Solomon Schofield will join Mr. Tom Lukiwski, M.P. to present 27 people with The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal at Government House in Regina today. “The Queen has chosen the theme of service for this milestone year, and so it is most appropriate that Canada created a Diamond Jubilee Medal, which celebrates both Her Majesty’s lifetime of service and the outstanding contributions of deserving citizens,” Solomon Schofield said.  “On behalf of our...

Lieutenant Governor Vaughn Solomon Schofield will join the Honourable Lynne Yelich, M.P., the Honourable David Tkachuk, Senator, and Ms. Kelly Block, M.P. to present 95 people with The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal at two ceremonies in Saskatoon today. “The Queen has chosen the theme of service for this milestone year, and so it is most appropriate that Canada created a Diamond Jubilee Medal, which celebrates both Her Majesty’s lifetime of service and the outstanding...

Lieutenant Governor Vaughn Solomon Schofield and Education Minister Russ Marchuk presented 41 Saskatchewan residents with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal at Government House in Regina today. "The Queen has chosen the theme of service for this milestone year, and so it is most appropriate that Canada created a Diamond Jubilee Medal, which celebrates both Her Majesty's lifetime of service and the outstanding contributions of deserving citizens," Solomon Schofield said. "On behalf...

Lieutenant Governor Vaughn Solomon Schofield and Central Services Minister Nancy Heppner presented 57 Saskatchewan residents with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal at two ceremonies in Saskatoon today. "The Queen has chosen the theme of service for this milestone year, and so it is most appropriate that Canada created a Diamond Jubilee Medal, which celebrates both Her Majesty's lifetime of service and the outstanding contributions of deserving citizens," Solomon Schofield said....

BY DENISE MOZEL Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee has been celebrated in many locations all over the world – including Dafoe, Saskatchewan. The 60th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth to the throne was celebrated during rededication of the cenotaph of the Number 5 Bombing and Gunnery School north of Dafoe on Saturday, June 2. The event was hosted by the Wynyard branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. During the rededication ceremony held that morning near the lone remaining...

This Queen Diamond Jubilee themed event was held at the Top of the Inn, Sheraton Cavalier in Saskatoon, SK.  The event began with “God Save the Queen” and ended with the singing of the “2012 Jubilee Song”.  There was a display table with the Queen’s coronation picture as well as Her Majesty’s 2012 Jubilee picture.  Everyone attending the event received Jubilee pins and/or postcards with Her Majesty’s picture on it.  Placemats that Shell Canada had put out for the 1952 Coronation were made...

Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall arrived at the Saskatchewan Legislative Building on Wednesday, May 23, greeted by the Premier of Saskatchewan, the Honourable Brad Wall and his daughter Ms. Megan Wall. Premier Wall then presented the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, the Honourable Dan D’Autremont and Ms. Amanda D’Autremont, and Leader of the Official Opposition, Mr. John Nilson and Dr. Linda Lee Nilson. Inside the Chamber, Premier Wall provided...

Attached are a number of links to media stories, photographs and video capturing the visit of Their Royal Highnesses to Saskatchewan to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, May 23, 2012. The Regina Leader-Post The Globe and Mail 1 The Globe and Mail 2 The Globe and Mail 3 Canadian Heritage CTV Global Regina CBC  

Premier Brad Wall today welcomed the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall to Saskatchewan during a ceremony at the province's Legislative Building. Attending the event as special guests were the 10 recipients of the 2012-13 Prince of Wales Scholarship, who travelled from across the province and were recognized for their academic success. In honour of the Diamond Jubilee visit of Their Royal Highnesses, Premier Wall announced the scholarship will be renamed the "Prince of Wales and...

Their Royal Highnesses arrived this evening at Regina International Airport where they were greeted by Her Honour the Honourable Vaughn Solomon Schofield, S.O.M., S.V.M, Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan and His Honour Mr. Gordon Schofield. To greet Their Royal Highnesses, The Lieutenant Governor presented: Deputy Premier of Saskatchewan, the Honourable Ken Krawetz, and Mrs. Gail Krawetz Minister of Tourism, Parks, Culture and Sport, the Honourable Bill Hutchinson, and Councillor...

Premier Brad Wall announced today that Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will visit Regina on May 22 and 23 to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen's Diamond Jubilee with the people of Saskatchewan. "Throughout her reign, The Queen as well as The Royal Family have made a number of visits to our province and in doing so have forged a strong bond with the people of Saskatchewan adding to our own provincial identity, history and heritage," Wall said. "On behalf...