4 Calgarians among 8 Albertans receiving Order of Excellence

Eight Albertans, including four Calgarians, have received the provincial government’s highest honour.

They’ve been given the Alberta Order of Excellence, an award for those who have made an outstanding provincial, national or international impact.

“Our honourees have abundant strengths that have served our province well,” said Lt.-Gov. Salma Lakhani in a news release Thursday.

“These include great perseverance, a selfless commitment to giving back, and a steadfast focus on sharing their unique gifts and abilities in a way that enriches us all. I offer my heartfelt thanks to each of them for their remarkable contributions.”

The Calgarians receiving the honour are:

Story continues below advertisement

  • Murray McCann: Entrepreneur and community leader who reinvests his success into organizations that combat hunger, homelessness, fear and violence. He created programs that honour fallen soldiers, including the Field of Crosses along Memorial Drive, and support homeless veterans.
  • Barb Olson: Internationally-recognized researcher, entrepreneur and toxicology expert. Her research with husband, Merle, in veterinary medicine has led to a better understanding of bacterial infections and treatment in humans and animals.
  • Merle Olson: Internationally-renowned veterinarian and researcher. His entrepreneurism with wife, Barb, has led to innovative biotech and pharmaceutical companies specializing in veterinary products to address animal welfare issues.
  • Greg Powell: Pioneering emergency physician, innovator and educator. He has saved countless lives by co-founding and leading the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service (STARS) and revolutionizing emergency medicine.

“All of the recipients show a remarkable talent for innovative creativity in their fields,” said Alberta Premier Jason Kenney.

“Whether in business, research, education or community building, their leadership has made all of our lives better, safer and richer. I congratulate this year’s inductees on their many accomplishments, proving brilliant ideas shine brighter when courage and collaboration stand together.”

There are now 197 members of the Alberta Order of Excellence.

Click to play video: 'How a Men’s Shed in northern Alberta is helping guys tackle isolation and loneliness'How a Men’s Shed in northern Alberta is helping guys tackle isolation and loneliness

How a Men’s Shed in northern Alberta is helping guys tackle isolation and loneliness

© 2021 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.

Note: This article have been indexed to our site. We do not claim legitimacy, ownership or copyright of any of the content above. To see the article at original source Click Here

Related Posts
Cloudy weather in Serbia today, clearing in the afternoon thumbnail

Cloudy weather in Serbia today, clearing in the afternoon

U Srbiji će danas pre podne biti oblačno, a posle podne se očekuje postepeno razvedravanje, saopštio je Republički hidrometeorološki zavod. Ponegde u brdsko-planinskim predelima moguća je slaba i kratkotrajna kiša. Duvaće slab i umeren jugoistočni i istočni vetar. Jutarnja temperatura kretaće se od sedam do 13, a najviša temperatura od 17 do 22 stepena. U…
Read More
Actress Omoni Oboli Reveals Why She Lost A Movie Role thumbnail

Actress Omoni Oboli Reveals Why She Lost A Movie Role

 Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Omoni Oboli has narrated how she lost a movie role because she refused to kiss a film director. Omoni explained that the incident happened when she returned to Nigeria after taking a break to raise her kids abroad.“One director asked me to kiss him at an audition, and I couldn’t understand why
Read More
الرياض .. الإطاحة بـ(3) مخالفين لنظام الإقامة لجمعهم أموالاً مجهولة المصدر thumbnail

الرياض .. الإطاحة بـ(3) مخالفين لنظام الإقامة لجمعهم أموالاً مجهولة المصدر

قاموا بتحويلها لخارج السعودية بطرق غير مشروعة.. وأُحيلوا للنيابة العامة صرَّح المتحدث الإعلامي لشرطة منطقة الرياض بأن شرطة المنطقة قبضت على (3) مخالفين لنظام الإقامة من الجنسية اليمنية؛ لجمعهم أموالاً مجهولة المصدر، وتحويلها إلى خارج السعودية بطرق غير مشروعة، بالتعاون مع شخص من الجنسية ذاتها خارج السعودية، وجرى إيقافهم، واتُّخذت بحقهم الإجراءات النظامية، وتمت إحالتهم…
Read More
"The real estate agency cheated me, they charged an astronomical commission." thumbnail

“The real estate agency cheated me, they charged an astronomical commission.”

SVETOVALNICA »Imam občutek, da me je ogoljufala nepremičninska agencija. Najprej sem ugotovil, da mi zaračunajo višjo kilometrino kot odvetnik.« Odpri galerijo Nepremičninska agencija me je ogoljufala. FOTO: Antonio Guillem, Shutterstock Boštjan Turk 21.01.2022 ob 20:00 Boštjan Turk 21.01.2022 ob 20:00 Poslušajte Your browser does not support the audio element. Čas branja: 0:50 min. »Nato so…
Read More
Morning Digest | SC to hear plea on Haridwar hate speech today; PM Modi to inaugurate 11 medical colleges in Tamil Nadu, and more thumbnail

Morning Digest | SC to hear plea on Haridwar hate speech today; PM Modi to inaugurate 11 medical colleges in Tamil Nadu, and more

Supreme Court to hear plea on Haridwar hate speech event on January 12A three-judge Bench led by Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana is scheduled on Wednesday (January 12) to urgently hear a petition seeking the arrest and trial of people who made hate speeches, inciting violence towards Muslims, at the Haridwar Dharm Sansad.11 medical…
Read More
Zelenskyy vows no let-up as Ukraine says its troops threaten Russians in Donbas thumbnail

Zelenskyy vows no let-up as Ukraine says its troops threaten Russians in Donbas

KYIV— Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed there would be no let-up in fighting to regain territory lost to Russia as Kyiv reported its troops had advanced to the eastern bank of the Oskil River, threatening Russian occupation forces in the Donbas.Crossing the Oskil is another important milestone in Ukraine’s counteroffensive in the northeastern Kharkiv region
Read More
Index Of News
Total
0
Share