ST. WALBURG — The sixth annual Rivers West Volunteer Recognition Banquet took place Wednesday evening at the Catholic Parish Church in St. Walburg.
There were a variety of awards handed out covering categories in sports, culture, recreation and heritage.
There were well over 100 people in attendance to see family and friends recognized for their efforts in their respective fields.
There was also a dinner served courtesy of the Catholic Women’s League.
The evening began with a welcome from Donna Johnston-Genest, executive director of Rivers West.
St. Walburg mayor A.V. “Tony” Leeson spoke afterwards, thanking everyone for attending.
Other speakers included Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation field consultant Kerry Bailey, SaskSport’s Amy Shipley and SaskCulture’s Pat Grayston.
Pastor John Sellwood said grace following the speakers.
Before the awards were handed out, the St. Walburg dancers performed three numbers, much to the delight of the crowd.
Bonnie Mills Midgley read out details of each winner before they were called up to receive their awards.
Halfway through the awards, Brooke and Kyle Gervais came on stage to deliver public speeches, bring the crowd to near tears with their jokes about Ford vehicles and duct tape facts.
After all awards were handed out, there were door prizes given away as all recipients posed for a picture together.
