NORTH BATTLEFORD — Monday evening’s city council meeting kicked off with a special presentation in front of a full gallery.
North Battleford Fire Chief Lindsay Holm led a short service to formally recognize four North Battleford Fire Department members for their contributions to protective services with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal.
Recipients of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medals at Monday’s ceremony included:
- Captain Brian Marchewka, who joined the North Battleford Fire Department as a Paid On-Call Firefighter in 1980 and transitioned to a full-time member in 1995.
- Firefighter Robin Tomaz, who will assume the role of captain effective Sept.30. He joined the North Battleford Fire Department in 2001.
- Rob Beatch, who is a senior Paid On-Call Firefighter with the North Battleford Fire Department. He joined the NBFD in 1990.
- Les Markewich, who is a senior Paid On-Call Firefighter with the North Battleford Fire Department. He joined the NBFD in 1997.
“Each of these firefighters displays loyalties to the department and their community. They execute their duties with good nature and positive attitudes. Each of these four individuals exemplifies the traits of what firefighters should strive to become,” commented Chief Holm.
In addition to the four firefighters recognized at City Council, Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medals were previously awarded to three other North Battleford Fire Department members: Chief Holm, Deputy Chief Paul Perry and Captain Rob Campbell.
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