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Doke recognizes SWNA winner Long

A member of the Unity-Wilkie Press Herald who also does freelance editing and writing for the News-Optimist has been singled out for some recognition in the legislature.
Helena Long
Helena Long

A member of the Unity-Wilkie Press Heraldwho also does freelance editing and writing for the News-Optimisthas been singled out for some recognition in the legislature.

On June 22, Larry Doke, MLA for Cut Knife-Turtleford, congratulated Helena Long on two Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Awards she won recently for her work in 2015.

The transcript of Doke’s remarks in the legislature follows.

Doke: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I’m pleased to rise today to recognize the success of Helena Long, a constituent of mine from Cut Knife-Turtleford constituency. Mr. Speaker,

Helena is a writer for the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald. She was recently recognized by the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association for her outstanding writing.

Articles written by Helena and published: the Press-Herald won awards for best agricultural coverage, single story; and best business writing. Mr. Speaker, Helena’s article headlined “Co-operatives continuing to contribute to communities” from the Oct. 2, 2015 issue of the Press-Herald received especially high praise. This is an article that won best business writing. It scored 99 out of a possible 100 points, with 25 out of 25 points awarded for quality of writing, content and impact on the communit, and 24 out of 25 points awarded for her clarity.

Helena’s first-place article in the category of agricultural coverage, single story was headlined, “Hay yields less than 50 per cent of normal in the Press-Herald areas,” and was published on July 13, 2015.

Mr. Speaker, I ask that all members join me in congratulating Helena Long and the Unity Wilkie Press-Herald on being recognized by the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association for their outstanding work in reporting the news in the Cut Knife-Turtleford constituency. And on a personal note, Helena is fighting some health issues, and I wish her all the best. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.