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Ed Green and Marge Wist |
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Not all probation officers are paid to do their work. Some like Ed Green and Marge Wist of Brooks, Alberta volunteer their time. The two were recognized recently for their years of service by South District Chief Probation Officer Barry Horner and Probation Officer Sandra Parker. Marge Wist was recognized for 20 years of service providing one-to-one client supervision. Ed Green was recognized for five years of service as a court monitor attending Provincial and Youth docket court and trials. The volunteer program has been active in Brooks since 1982.
Four Alberta Justice and Alberta Solicitor General staff were honoured for their work in preventing domestic violence. The Jerry P. Selinger Awards were presented by HomeFront, a Calgary organization working to reduce domestic violence. Recipients included: Arlene Swystun, Public Assistance Unit with the Crown Prosecutors' Office for her work in developing the Domestic Violence Court; Bruce Llewellyn, a probation officer who works with both abusers and victims in the Domestic Violence Court and Debra Eresman and Joanne McKay, of Family Mediation Services for their work in drafting a new Parenting After Separation Seminar.
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Alberta Solicitor General Heather Forsyth helps out Cops for Cancer |
Barry Hill, Wetaskiwin's Chief Crown Prosecutor, received a Golden Jubilee medal for community service, particularly for his work interviewing veterans on video for the Royal Canadian Legion.
Edmonton Police Service Det. Bill Clark received the Top Cop award from the Kiwanus Club of Edmonton for his 19 years of volunteer work.
Edmonton Court Services staff were featured in the media recently helping out women in need of good quality clothing for job interviews. The free clothing is available at a central distribution centre.
Alberta's law enforcement community is once again raising money for the Canadian Cancer Society. In February, Cops For Cancer raised thousands of dollars during a cross-country stationary bike ride at West Edmonton Mall. The group also raises funds by competing in the Canadian Ironman Triathalon this summer in Penticton. Cops for Cancer started in 1994 when Edmonton Police Service Sgt. Gary Goulet (now Staff Sergeant) became friends with a young boy suffering from cancer. Over the past 10 years, Cops for Cancer has raised more than $15 million.
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Ken Horrigan |
It not just the police who raise money for cancer. Ken Horrigan, an Edmonton probation officer, was one of about 100 people who shaved his head to raise money for the Kids with Cancer Society.
