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Remy Peters Becomes the Final Petes Frontline Worker of the Week
/Remy Peters becomes the final Petes Frontline Worker Drop the Puck winner announced on Friday.
Photo Courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.
Peters is a respiratory nurse who has been splitting his time between the Peterborough Regional Health Centre and Sunnybrook Hospital throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
At the beginning of the pandemic, Peters was spending most of his time at Toronto’s Sunnybrook Hospital but slowly transitioned to the PRHC due to the increased demand for respiratory nurses in the Peterborough area.
The Petes are celebrating frontline workers who have gone above and beyond for their community during these unprecedented times.
“Both Remy and his wife are frontline workers, and have been working tirelessly throughout the pandemic,” said Stephanie Phillips-Nopes, who nominated Peters. “Remy is a kind-hearted man and never complains about his job and has been through a lot during the pandemic. He is a huge Petes fan and deserves a little bit of recognition for his efforts.”
Six frontline workers will take part in the Petes ceremonial puck drop at the maroon and white home opener on Oct. 14 at 7:05 p.m. This game will also mark the first time the Petes and Peterborough Memorial Centre reveal the new, state of the art video board to fans.
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Rachelle Levesque is Recognized as Peterborough Petes Frontline Worker of the Week
/Rachelle Levesque, a Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) nurse is named this week’s Peterborough Petes Frontline Worker of the Week as part of their Drop the Puck program announced Wednesday.
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Levesque has been working at PRHC’s Emergency Medicine department during the pandemic. She switched from working in palliative care to the emergency department to assist her fellow nurses when COVID-19 cases increased in the region.
“Rachelle switched departments to assist her peers that needed the most help during the pandemic,” said Chris White, who nominated Levesque. “She had worked in emergency medicine before so she had the experience and abilities. She’s such an amazing, caring person and ultimately, she is my hero."
Each week, the Petes will recognize and celebrate one local frontline worker for the additional time and effort they have put in during the pandemic to ensure the health, safety, and happiness of those in their community.
The Petes home opener is on Thursday, Oct. 14 at 7:05 p.m.
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Alyssa Gaudaur is Recognized as the Petes Frontline Worker of the Week
/Alyssa Gaudaur is announced as this week’s Peterborough Petes Frontline Worker of the Week as part of their “Drop the Puck” program announced on Tuesday.
Photo Courtesy of the Peterborough Petes.
Gaudeur is a nurse at Peterborough Regional Health Centre. She remained brave during the pandemic and kept going to work because she is passionate about helping her patients and her colleagues according to the Petes press release.
“Alyssa has been working extra hard over the past 18 months to help patients at the hospital,” said Clarissa Sidaway, who nominated Gaudaur. “She loves her work and truly enjoys helping people. She’s a huge Petes fan and deserves a little recognition for her hard work.”
The Petes are celebrating frontline workers who have gone above and beyond for their community during these unprecedented times.
To nominate a frontline worker, click here.
Each week, the Petes will recognize and celebrate one local frontline worker for the additional time and effort they have put in during the pandemic to ensure the health, safety and happiness of those in their community.
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Nicole Howden is Recognized as the Petes Frontline Worker of the Week
/Nicole Howden, a personal support worker and medical technician has been named as the winner of this week's Frontline Worker Drop the Puck program.
Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes
Howden has been a PSW and medical technician at Empress Gardens Retirement Residence for the past 14 years and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
She has been through lockdown twice while working at Empress Gardens and always looks out for the best interest and health of residents, sanitizing and cleaning constantly, on top of her daily duties. At home, she was tasked with becoming a part-time teacher for her two kids during the province-wide shutdown.
“Nicole doesn’t get enough thanks for going above and beyond at her job,” says Justin Crapp who nominated Howden. “It takes a special person to do what they do and it’s amazing she stepped up and went over and beyond with her job while having to wear a gown, goggles, a shield, and gloves all day long.”
The Petes are celebrating frontline workers who have gone above and beyond for their community during these unprecedented times.
Each week they recognize and celebrate one local frontline worker for the additional time and effort they have put in during the pandemic to ensure the health, safety, and happiness of those in their community.
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Jacob Baggs Recognized as Peterborough Petes Frontline Worker of the Week
/Jacob Baggs, a school custodian and as a food service worker has been named as the winner of this week's Frontline Worker Drop the Puck program.
Photo Courtesy of The Peterborough Petes
Baggs has been working as a custodian at the the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPRDSB) and as a food service worker at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Jacob has worked extremely hard at the PRHC (Cafeteria) ensuring medical staff are properly fed and hydrated to take care of patients”. said Colleen Condon, one of the many who nominated Baggs. “He also took on another job with the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPRDSB) as a COVID-19 pandemic cleaner ensuring schools are as safe as possible for Students and Staff. Jacob has always put the needs of the community first during this pandemic making sure he provides the best care possible”
The Petes are celebrating frontline workers who have gone above and beyond for their community during these unprecedented times.
Each week, the Petes will recognize and celebrate one local frontline worker for the additional time and effort they have put in during the pandemic to ensure the health, safety, and happiness of those in their community.
The Petes welcome all members of the community to nominate deserving frontline workers by filling out this form.
The frontline workers chosen will be invited to participate in the ceremonial puck drop at the Petes home opener which will take place on October 14 at 7:05 pm against the Sudbury Wolves.
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PSW Amy Bursey Recognized as the Petes Frontline Worker of the Week
/Amy Bursey, personal support worker (PSW), has been named the winner of this week's Frontline Worker Drop the Puck program.
Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Petes
Bursey has been working as a PSW at Springdale Country Manor throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
She has dedicated time and effort to help her community through the pandemic while simultaneously being enrolled in the BScN program at Trent University where she is working towards becoming a registered nurse.
“This young lady worked through the pandemic, often short-staffed, double shifts or overtime, to help the residents have a great day of care,” said Sandra Eberhardt who nominated Bursey. “She always went to work with a smile under her mask and took time to go the extra mile to ensure the residents were happy. She would do things like brush a senior's hair, paint their nails, shave a resident's face, or just sit and listen to a story or two.”
Each week, the Petes will recognize and celebrate one local frontline worker for the additional time and effort they have put in during the pandemic to ensure the health, safety, and happiness of those in their community.
The Petes welcome all members of the community to nominate deserving frontline workers by filling out an online form.
The frontline workers chosen will be invited to participate in the ceremonial puck drop at the Petes home opener which will take place on October 14 at 7:05 p.m against the Sudbury Wolves.
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Peterborough Petes Launch Frontline Workers Drop The Puck Program
/The Peterborough Petes recognizes deserving local frontline workers with the Frontline Workers Drop the Puck program announced on Friday.
Photo Courtesy of Peterborough Petes.
The Petes acknowledge that this past year and a half has required additional time, effort and a tremendous amount of dedication from the frontline workers throughout Peterborough and the Kawartha Lakes.
Each week, the Petes will recognize and celebrate one frontline worker who was nominated by a colleague, member of the community or employer for their extraordinary work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
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