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Northland honours staff at Long Service and Recognition Awards

Posted on May 30

Left to right: Elaine Ward, Principal, J.F. Dion School, Karen Telford, Ward 11 Trustee (Elizabeth and Fishing Lake Metis Settlements

Left to right: Elaine Ward, Principal, J.F. Dion School, Karen Telford, Ward 11 Trustee (Elizabeth and Fishing Lake Metis Settlements

May 10, 2018 - Northland School Division honoured 26 staff at the Long Service and Recognition Awards at the Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre in Peace River. The evening began with Opening Cultural Reflection and the Honour Song performed by Elder Robert Cardinal and his son Ty. Board Chair Maddy Daniels and Superintendent of Schools Gord Atkinson addressed recipients/nominees and congratulated each of them on their achievement.   

The event recognized our Edwin Parr Teacher Award nominee, retirees, and staff who have achieved 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 years of service. 

Here is a list of all our recipients/nominees:

20 Years of Service

Sylvia Gladue, Native Language Instructor/Community Liaison Worker, Calling Lake School
John Watson, Maintenance Worker, Area 2
Christoph Ruge, Pedagogical Supervisor, Area 2
Glady Desjarlais, Cook, Elizabeth School
Shauna Lamouche, Bus Driver, Gift Lake School
Doreen Nahachick, Bus Driver, Gift Lake School
Hannah Durocher, School Secretary, J.F. Dion School
Nicola Christenson, Teacher, J.F. Dion School
Donna Laboucan, School Secretary, Kateri School
June Houle, School Secretary, St. Theresa School

25 years of Service

Laurie Collins, Teacher, Elizabeth School
William Courtoreille, Bus Driver, Hillview School
Alvina Cardinal, Educational Assistant, Mistassiniy School
Rita Betty Auger, Bus Driver, St. Theresa School
Barbara Laderoute, Principal, Gift Lake School

30 Years of Service

Ruth Ryan, Principal, Fort McKay School
Maggie Auger, Educational Assistant, Little Buffalo School

35 Years of Service

Elaine Ward, Principal, J.F. Dion School
Lillian Whitehead, Educational Assistant, Little Buffalo School

40 Years of Service

Aline Auger, Educational Assistant, Mistassiniy School

Edwin Parr Teacher Award

Hannah Wiltzen, St. Theresa School

Retirement

Julie Mercredi, Teacher, Athabasca Delta Community School
Annette Cardinal, Cook, Calling Lake School
Louisa Alexie, Secretary, Central Office
Bryan Parker, Plumber, Area 1
Elaine Ward, Principal, J.F. Dion School
Barbara Laderoute, Principal, Gift Lake School
Norbert Halcrow, Caretaker, Grouard Northland School
Alvina Cardinal, Educational Assistant, Mistassiniy School
Aline Auger, Educational Assistant, Mistassiniy School 

See photo gallery below!