Kevin Laframboise, M.S.M., Yellowknife, Northwest Territories
Meritorious Service Medal (civil division)
Kevin Laframboise spearheaded a caring ministry for youth at risk in Yellowknife, known as the SideDoor Youth Drop-in Centre. Since 1996, the Centre, initially located in a church basement, has provided youth with training and work placements, as well as a safe and supervised environment in which they could gather. Thanks to Mr. Laframboise’s efforts and determination, the success of the Centre led to the building of a new facility, which officially opened in April 2002, allowing SideDoor to expand the range of services it offers to disadvantaged young people.