For Immediate Release:  January 30, 2012
CK12-042

The City of Saskatoon’s Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee today announced the winners of the 2011 - 2012 Municipal Heritage Awards.

“We are fortunate in Saskatoon to have many companies and talented individuals working to preserve the heritage we are so proud of,” Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee Chair Dave Denny says, “Without their efforts, the unique history and character of our city might be slowly forgotten.”

The award winners in each category are as follows:

 Restoration-Interior

• E.A. Davies Building – 1031 Idylwyld Drive North
• Presentation to Edwards Edwards McEwen Architects, Saskatchewan Ministry of Government Services, SIAST, and Quorex Construction Services Ltd.

 Adaptive Re-Use

• Arthur Cook Building – 306 Ontario Avenue
• Presentation to North Ridge Development Corporation, Stantec Architecture Ltd., Rempel Engineering, and Key West Engineering Ltd.

 Sensitive Infill

• Ehman – Bertolini Residence – 910 - 5th Avenue North
• Presentation to John Bertolini and Amy Jo Ehman; David Hutton, Designer

 Heritage Space

• University of Saskatchewan  - CORE CAMPUS
• Presentation to the University of Saskatchewan

Honourable Mention:

• E.A. Davies Building – 1031 Idylwyld Drive North
• Presentation to Edwards Edwards McEwen Architects, Saskatchewan Ministry of Government Services, SIAST, and Quorex Construction Services Ltd.

 Education

• Ruth Millar
• Presentation to Ms. Millar in recognition of number and quality of books that she authored on heritage subjects in Saskatoon, and served as a mentor for many in the heritage community in Saskatoon.

Volunteer Public Service

• Joan Halmo
• Presentation to Ms. Halmo in recognition of her commitment to the restoration of Trounce House and Gustin House.  Their provincial heritage designation was directly a result of her tireless work.

“While it is sometimes difficult to pick a winner among so many great applicants, we are certainly honoured to acknowledge the best achievements among the nominees,” Denny says.

The recognitions are announced every two years.

The awards will be presented in City Council Chambers (City Hall) on Monday, February 6, 2012, at 7:00 p.m.  A reception will follow at 7:30 p.m. in The Bassment, 202 4th Avenue North.

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