Alberta volunteers awarded prestigious honour

A dedicated emergency management volunteer, a passionate water safety instructor trainer and a loyal educator have received the highest award given by the Canadian Red Cross. The three Alberta volunteers were given the Order of Red Cross, which recognizes extraordinary people who have provided outstanding humanitarian service at home and abroad.

Daniel Chicoine 

Daniel Chicoine has been generously volunteering with the Red Cross for 34 years. Not long after beginning his service, he assisted during a large-scale emergency response when a devastating tornado hit Edmonton in 1987.
 
Since then, Daniel has supported thousands of Canadians dealing with the worst moments of their lives. A Red Cross emergency response team member, Daniel has also deployed internationally and assisted following Hurricane Frances in Florida in 2004.

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