A local physician was honoured by her peers as part of a Society of Rural Physicians of Canada (SRPC) national event in Edmonton, Alta., Apr. 19. Dr. Trina Mathison received a  Rural Long Service Award recognizing her long-standing contributions and commitment to serving the community.

In order to be eligible for the award, a physician must be a past recipient of the Rural Service Award, have worked in rural and remote Canada for 20 years or more and be a member of the SRPC and have been a member for at least five years. Founded in 1992, the SRPC is the national advocate for Canadian rural physicians.

The organization’s mission is to champion rural generalist medical care through education, collaboration, advocacy, and research.