The Government of Saskatchewan is commemorating the lives of eight more fallen heroes through its GeoMemorial Commemorative Naming Program.
“Our government is honoured to recognize eight appreciated individuals whose sacrifices have bettered our province and nation,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Mark Docherty said. “The names we bestow on Saskatchewan’s geographic features reflect those who have made a difference to our province. They are the names of those who have enriched the quality of life enjoyed by citizens of the past, present and future. These individuals have helped make Saskatchewan the place it is today and our government is proud to recognize them through the GeoMemorial Program.”
Administered by the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport, the GeoMemorial Program honours individuals born or raised in Saskatchewan who have given their lives in service of their province and country by naming geographic features in their memory. The program also recognizes Saskatchewan persons of prominence who have made significant contributions to the history and development of the province.
Since its inception in 1947, the program has named approximately 4,000 geographic features across Saskatchewan. The province’s newest official place names are located in northern Saskatchewan and include:
For more information about the GeoMemorial Commemorative Naming Program, including how to nominate a new geographic place name, please visit www.pcs.gov.sk.ca/geomemorial.
