Lorraine Iverson of Ogema spent countless hours promoting and encouraging the arts in her community. She has held positions with the Ogema Adult Drama Club, Ogema Arts Council, Ogema Chamber of Commerce, Ogema Seniors’ Group, Weyburn Chapter of the Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan, Lutheran Ladies, Newcomer Committee, Deep South Personal Care Home Board and the Deep South Pioneer Museum Board of Directors.
Iverson also belongs to a small group called Snip and Stitch, where she sews for charity. In 2011, she received the Saskatchewan Senior Mechanism award in the Heritage and Culture category.
During National Volunteers Week, Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty announced the 2019 recipients of the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal on April 21. A ceremony to honour the recipients will take place when public gatherings resume, as this provincial honour will celebrate its 25th anniversary.
“The Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal recognizes the extraordinary citizens that support our communities and our province,” Mirasty said. “This year’s recipients are leaders and mentors in their communities and are truly making a difference. I congratulate the 2019 recipients, who are most worthy, to be counted among those who have received this prestigious provincial honour over the past 25 years.”
