Members of the University of Saskatchewan (USask) community will be among the newest recipients of the Saskatchewan Order of Merit—the province’s highest honour—when a ceremony is held in Saskatoon next month.
On May 8, 2025, Lieutenant Governor Bernadette McIntyre announced the eight people who will become the 2025 Saskatchewan Order of Merit recipients. They are:
- Dr. Ernest Barber, Saskatoon
- Janet Carriere, Prince Albert
- Brent Cotter, Saskatoon
- Dr. Haissam Haddad, Saskatoon
- Ann Phillips, Regina
- Dr. Ellen Remai, Saskatoon
- Robert Stromberg, Saskatoon
- Senapan Thunder, Thunderchild First Nation
“It is a privilege to present the Saskatchewan Order of Merit to these eight people who have made such meaningful contributions to our province,” McIntyre said in a news release. “Like previous recipients of the medal over the past 40 years, their accomplishments are an inspiration to us all.”
The members of the USask community who will receive the honour include: alumni Brent Cotter (BComm’71), Robert Stromberg (JD’68), and Senapan Thunder (BEd’92); honorary degree recipient Dr. Ellen Remai (LLD’23); Professor Emeritus Dr. Ernie Barber (PhD); and cardiology professor Dr. Haissam Haddad (MD).
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