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NSD staff celebrated at the 2025 Long Service Awards

Posted on May 28

Leanne Gladue is presented with artwork in recognition of 25 years of service. She is joined by the Board Chair, Vice-Chair, Superintendent, and the Principal of Mistassiniy School.

Leanne Gladue is presented with artwork in recognition of 25 years of service. She is joined by the Board Chair, Vice-Chair, Superintendent, and the Principal of Mistassiniy School.

On May 23, 2025, Northland School Division hosted the Long Service Awards at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in West Edmonton. This special evening celebrated our Edwin Parr Teacher Award nominee, staff marking 20, 25, 30, and 35 years of service, and those retiring after years of dedication to Northland schools.

Thank you to Elder John Bigstone for the opening prayer and honour song, and to Melvin “Wapos” Bigstone for the musical performance.

Congratulations to all the 2025 recipients. Thank you for your commitment to helping students thrive across the communities we serve.

Edwin Parr Teacher Award Nominee

  • Emily Griffin, Anzac School 

20 Years of Service

  • Audrey T. Chalifoux, Gift Lake School
  • Dorothy Hinz, Gift Lake School
  • Colleen Wagner, Gift Lake School
  • Rachel Starr, Bishop Routhier School

25 Years of Service

  • Mark Burke, Northland Online School
  • Priscilla Cardinal, Calling Lake School
  • Leanne Gladue, Mistassiniy School
  • Caroline Gullion, St. Theresa School
  • Karen McLeod, St. Theresa School

30 Years of Service

  • Frieda Gladue, Gift Lake School

35 Years of Service

  • Joyce Collins, Bishop Routhier School

Retirement

  • Pauline Auger, Mistassiniy School
  • Charles Greening, Mistassiniy School
  • Doug Wong, Mistassiniy School
  • Evelyn Larocque, Elizabeth School
  • Colleen Wagner, Gift Lake School