Government of Saskatchewan ministries, Crown corporations and organizations are implementing contingency plans to minimize the impacts of postal service disruption.

Les ministères, sociétés d’État et organismes du gouvernement de la Saskatchewan mettent en œuvre des plans d’urgence visant à réduire les répercussions de l’interruption du service des postes.

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A number of pages on the Government of Saskatchewan's website have been professionally translated in French. These translations are identified by a yellow box in the right or left rail that resembles the link below. The home page for French-language content on this site can be found at:

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Saskatchewan Protective Services Medal

Established in 2003, the Saskatchewan Protective Services Medal recognizes exemplary long service for individuals working in a direct capacity to protect people and/or property, and supervisory personnel in the public service sectors who ensure the safety, security and protection of Saskatchewan citizens. These individuals set high standards and strive for excellence in their duties so everyone in Saskatchewan can live safe and secure lives. The Saskatchewan Protective Services Medal honours protective services providers and focuses attention on the efforts and work of police, fire and emergency professionals, and others working in the field of safety and security.

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1. Insignia

Saskatchewan Protective Services MedalRecipients receive a circular medal surmounted by the St. Edward's Crown. It bears a shield with a lion on a stylized western red lily and the motto Qui civitatem tuentur (who guard the citizenry). It is suspended from a ribbon of green with two narrow gold stripes, the provincial colours. Recipients also receive a miniature of the medal and a certificate. The Lieutenant Governor or designate presents the medal to recipients.

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2. Nomination Criteria

Nominees must be personnel with 25 years of service in Saskatchewan and actively employed in one of the eligible agencies on or after January 1, 2003, who have law enforcement powers, or work in safety services and professions whose work is directly related to the safety, security and protection of people.

Recipients include personnel from:

  • Fire Services;
  • Police Services;
  • Saskatchewan Police College;
  • Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA);
  • Citizenship and Immigration Canada;
  • Emergency Medical Services;
  • Canadian Armed Forces;
  • Parks Wardens;
  • Ministry of Highways Traffic Officers;
  • Residential Crisis Services;
  • Sexual Assault Services;
  • Family Violence Outreach Services;
  • Victims Services;
  • Mobile Crisis Services;
  • Federal and Provincial Corrections;
  • Sheriffs, Deputy Sheriffs & Investigators, and Saskatchewan's Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Investigation Unit; and
  • Search and Rescue Saskatchewan Association of Volunteers (SARSAV).
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3. Recipients

Download the complete list of current and past recipients of the Saskatchewan Protective Services Medal.

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