Raymond Thorsteinsson

Raymond Thorsteinsson, (January 21, 1921 – April 23, 2012) was a Canadian geologist who focused on the geology of the high Arctic. He was a Fellow of The Arctic Institute of North America, primarily known for his contribution to the geology of the Proterozoic and Paleozoic rocks.

Biography Thorsteinsson was born in Wynyard, Saskatchewan of Icelandic heritage. 1987, Awarded the Gold Medal of The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC), for meritorious achievement (received jointly with Drs. R.L. Christie and H.P. Trettin) 1989, promoted to an Officer of the Order of Canada 1988, Astolabe Award, awarded by the National Capital Commission (NCC), Ottawa, for exceptional personal achievement in the physical environment 1992, Commemorative Medal, 125th Anniversary of Canadian Confederation