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Drive By Graduation Celebration Friday In Dryden

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COVID-19 has put a hold on a lot of graduation plans, but a grassroots initiative to help celebrate is starting up in Dryden.

A drive by celebration for grads will be taking place on Wilson Street on Friday, June 26th from 7:00pm to 8:00pm.

Organizer Keith McEwan says they have been holding celebrations for front line workers every week and figured the grads deserve an event as well.

McEwan says they are asking the community to decorate their homes and property to help acknowledge graduating students.

For those leaving Dryden High School, that means decorating your property with Blue and Gold.

“We are going to ask students to drive from Casimir towards Colonization, so east down Wilson Street and we’ll be playing some music and just cheering them on.”

McEwan stresses physical distancing and group restriction rules will still apply.

 

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Celebrating Local Paramedics

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This is National Paramedic Services Week with the theme this year ‘Pandemic: Paramedics on the Front Line.’

The Kenora District Services Board says their paramedics play an essential role within the healthcare system as first responders that make the first contact with patients during the coronavirus health crisis.

Director and Chief of Emergency Medical Services Andrew Tickner says “The KDSB is proud of how its Northwest Emergency Medical Services staff and paramedics have responded to and navigated the COVID-19 pandemic as a first responder. The COVID-19 pandemic has unequivocally proven the passion and selflessness that our paramedics encompass within their role.”

Tickner is also thanking local communities, businesses and individuals who have donated Personal Protection Equipment.

“This act of kindness ensures that paramedics and their patients stay safe during these unprecedented times.”

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he’s particularly grateful this year.

“It’s a time for all of us to celebrate and thank the women and men on the frontlines of our healthcare system. Across the country paramedics and communications officers stand ready to help Canadians in need.”

He notes “Throughout this pandemic you’ve shown up for Canadians and you’ve shown us the very best of courage, compassion and dedication. We’re determined to be there for you.”

Trudeau says they will do so by working with the provinces and territories on a wage top-up for essential workers and ensuring there is enough PPE to go around.

For more information on Paramedic Services Week, visit https://www.paramedicchiefs.ca/paramedic-services-week-2020/