Trailblazers honoured by province

Eight Albertans — including award-winning songwriter k.d. lang — received the Alberta Order of Excellence award on Thursday. Appearing alongside lang at this year’s ceremony were some of Alberta’s most respected labour leaders, philanthropists, educators and lawyers. The ceremony at Government House was hosted by Lt.-Gov. Lois E. Mitchell. “Each member of the Alberta Order of Excellence has contributed something truly unique and lasting to our province,” Mitchell said in a statement. “They are trailblazers who share the best of themselves and who encourage us all to join in the goal of building the brightest possible future for Albertans and all Canadians.”