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Publishing date: Feb 25, 2021 • February 25, 2021 • 2 minute read • File photo of No Stone Left Alone Memorial Foundation President Maureen Bianchini-Purvis and No Stone Left Alone Memorial Foundation Marketing/Media Director Randall Purvis and Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund - Edmonton s Chief Administrative Officer Gwen Beasley with a cheque for $10,000, in Edmonton Alta., on Monday Aug. 25, 2014.
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An Edmonton woman who created No Stone Left Alone is humbled and honoured to be awarded with the Governor General’s Meritorious Service Decoration.
No Stone Left Alone, founded in 2011 by Maureen Bianchini-Purvis, honours Canadian veterans and educates children by placing poppies on headstones each November. She said she got the call from the Governor General’s office back in January and nearly drove off the road after hearing the news.
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Four Calgarians were recognized Thursday by Rideau Hall for work that has brought benefit or honour to Canada.
They will receive Meritorious Service Medals national awards that celebrate Canadians who undertake everything from advocacy initiatives and health-care services, to humanitarian efforts and contributions to the arts.
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Announced by the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General, 98 people were awarded Meritorious Service Decorations (Civil Division), including the four Calgarians. Marilyn L. Dyck more than 30 years ago founded The Doorway a centre that helps street youth rejoin society and make lasting, positive change.
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