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Perth County Paramedics Honoured

A celebration of life in Stratford will include 27 Perth County paramedics and 14 members of the public

The event takes place this Tuesday May 24 at Stratford's Boston Pizza.

Elected officials will recognize the 27 paramedics for their extraordinary service to the public.

The event coincides with Canadian Paramedic Week.

The Perth County Paramedics will also get a chance to meet survivors they have saved, and see how the babies they have delivered are doing.

"The celebration of Life Awards event provides us an opportunity recognize the great work done by the Paramedic Services every day,” said Linda Rockwood, Perth County’s paramedic service chief.

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