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SportsNet Canadian Football Hall of Fame

16 Sep 2016

Subsequent to Don's induction into the Hall of Fame, he was introduced, along 
with other inductees, at the Montreal/Hamilton CFL game in Hamilton. The game was broadcast nationally on TSN.


27 Nov 2015


Band Administrator Don McDonald has been inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. Not only is this a great honour but a remarkable achievement - a fitting tribute to his long involvement with football.


25 Mar 2015

Band Administrator Don McDonald named as recipient 
of the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal.

The following news release announcing the Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal (SVM) recipients has been posted and is now public.

The band congratulates Administrator McDonald on his selection and his countless hours of contribution and volunteerism. Well-deserved!

The presentation was made by the Lt. Gov. of Sask., the Hon. Vaughn Solomon Schofield, on Apr 14/2015 in Regina.









Presented at the annual band Xmas party - Dec 7/2014

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As band administrator Don McDonald looks on Hugh Fraser Jr. 
proudly displays the commerarative plaque presented to him by the band on 
being awarded the 3rd bar, Canada Decoration. This is indeed a rare honour, 
as the 3rd bar is only given to those with 42 years of service.

An amazing achievement, Sgt. Fraser. Well-deserved!

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Pvt. Jeff Ironside, along with other members of the regiment, receives an award for 25 years of service. The Protective Services Medal was presented to members of the 38th Brigade by the Lt. Gov. of Saskatchewan, the honourable Vaughn Solomon Schofield. Pvt Ironside is 3rd from the right in the photograph (the only one in kilt). Photo by The Western Sentinel.

Article provided by CWO (ret'd) Don McDonald.

On behalf of the band, Dave Fitzsimmons presents the (shared) 
Bandsman Of The Year award to Lead Drummer Jeff Ironside.

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On behalf of the band, Dave Fitzsimmons presents the (shared) 
Bandsman Of The Year award to Pipe-Major Sandy Campbell. 

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2014 Bandsmen Of The Year
L-Lead Drummer Jeff Ironside
R-Pipe Major Sandy Campbell

The annual award is shared by these worthy recipients
for their outstanding leadership and devotion to the band.

Congratu!ations!