Cst. Heidi Stevenson awarded posthumously for excellence in police service

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    Drake Lowthers
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    Contributed photo - MADD Canada Cst. Stevenson’s husband and children were presented with the 2020 Terry Ryan Memorial Award for Excellence in Police Service by John MacLeod, Halifax Regional Police Constable and MADD Halifax Regional President.

    HALIFAX: Cst. Heidi Stevenson, a former Antigonish native and the RCMP officer who was killed in the line of duty during Nova Scotia’s mass shooting on April 19, has received a national award posthumously from MADD Canada. The Terry Ryan Memorial Award for Excellence in Police Service – awarded to Cst. Stevenson for her diligent…

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    Drake Lowthers

    Drake Lowthers is the editor of The Strait Area Reporter, where he leads coverage of the people, stories, and events that shape northeastern Nova Scotia and western Cape Breton Island. Originally from the Annapolis Valley, and calling Antigonish home for the past decade, he has a passion for community journalism, and has told hundreds of stories that highlight local voices - from grassroots initiatives to provincial issues that affect everyday life - in a creative, yet thought-provoking way. His dedication to excellence in journalism has earned multiple recognitions on the national stage, confirming his belief in the vital role of local news in informing, connecting, and strengthening communities. When he isn’t in the newsroom, Drake is deeply engaged in the Antigonish community, where he continues to advocate for collaboration and building a stronger future together.

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    Drake Lowthers
    Drake Lowthers is the editor of The Strait Area Reporter, where he leads coverage of the people, stories, and events that shape northeastern Nova Scotia and western Cape Breton Island. Originally from the Annapolis Valley, and calling Antigonish home for the past decade, he has a passion for community journalism, and has told hundreds of stories that highlight local voices - from grassroots initiatives to provincial issues that affect everyday life - in a creative, yet thought-provoking way. His dedication to excellence in journalism has earned multiple recognitions on the national stage, confirming his belief in the vital role of local news in informing, connecting, and strengthening communities. When he isn’t in the newsroom, Drake is deeply engaged in the Antigonish community, where he continues to advocate for collaboration and building a stronger future together.