Major Kevin Tipper recipient of Lois Boyle Excellence in Community Service Award
Major Kevin Tipper was the recipient of the annual community service award presented by the 15 Wing Fellowship — the Lois Boyle Excellence in Community Service Award.
The award is presented annually in memory of the late Lois Boyle who served for many years as the administrative assistant to commanding officers of Canadian Forces Base Moose Jaw. Boyle was also known as the Mother of the Snowbirds for her work in co-ordinating and selecting a name for the air demonstration team and her mentoring of young pilots.
The award is presented to individuals who demonstrate the ability to strengthen the bond between 15 Wing and the community of Moose Jaw and demonstrate the ability to inspire and encourage community service in others. n a year when the Saskatchewan economy recovered by posting 2.9 per cent growth, the Moose Jaw Co-op outperformed the province. Cheques to Co-op members totalled $2.5 million with the average cheque size of $1,950. The Co-op has returned $38 million to members since 2008. More than 570 dancers from throughout western Canada converged on the A.E. Peacock stage for the 60th annual Dance Inspirations dance festival. Close to $37,000 was awarded to the dancers through a wide variety of honours, with the vast majority of financial support coming from donors and sponsors.
The Dance Challenge group dance event saw teams from the Doris Sitter School of Dance taking the top two spots in the Senior Division; the Junior division saw Dance Images by BJ take third place. Overall, the Doris Sitter School received a total of 39 honours throughout the week; Dance Images by BJ picked up 12 scholarships and awards. After removing the construction firm, the City of Moose Jaw took over the High Street West resurfacing project, possibly because CAA previously reported High Street West in Moose Jaw as the worst road in Saskatchewan.