The St. John’s Ambulance Association recognized a remarkable achievement by Unity resident Nick Seneshen when he was honoured for 50 years of service with Saint John’s Ambulance.
Nick earned his initial first aid instructor certificate March 11, 1968, and has faithfully served SJA every since. Nick recertified again last year and can teach first aid for another two years before having to re-certify again; if he chooses to do so.
Nick served with Unity’s first rural ambulance.
He was born in Rama Dec. 19, 1931, and married his wife Lil in Unity in 1954, where he has resided ever since. Nick is a long time member of Unity United Church as well as serving many roles on the church board and was instrumental in organizing the congregation’s men to prepare and serve the annual Mother’s Day brunch. Nick also volunteered with the Unity fire department for 18 years, serving 10 of those years as deputy fire chief.
Nick also served as a town councillor for four years. Nick’s list of service to the community continues with serving as EMO (Emergency Measures Organization) director as well as president of the Unity Chamber of Commerce at one time. Nick has served with local cubs and scouts when they were active for 12 years, and most recently has been involved with the Oddfellows and Rebekah’s Lodge. In 1970, Nick was president of the Saskatchewan Professional Photographers Association and was founding director of the Professional Photographers of Canada.
Both Nick and Lil served as volunteer ambulance personnel and EMTs for over 30 years; that included organizing First Responders program as well as serving as instructor training. Nick was also a school bus driver for many years.
Nick is also well known for his unending service to the North Pole in assisting Santa Claus with his annual duties, creating miles of smiles for young and old each December; being applauded for serving as unity’s own St. Nick!
St. John’s Ambulance commented, “We are so proud to have Nick’s dedication and commitment to St. John’s Ambulance for all of these years, truly a remarkable accomplishment. Congratulations Nick Seneshen for 50 years of service with SJA. Thank you, Nick, for your loyalty and dedication in everything you have done for us, and allowing SJA’s mission, vision and values come true through your hard work. Nick’s unfailing service and contributions to SJA are greatly valued and well respected.”
