Three Saskatchewan men who rescued people trapped in their cars are receiving bravery medals in Ottawa today.

They're among 39 people from across Canada being honoured by Gov. Gen. David Johnston.

Jeff Sean McCarthy of Regina will receive the Medal of Bravery for risking his life on Feb. 27, 2008 when he rescued a woman who was trapped in her car after it was involved in a crash with a semi-truck.

According to the Governor General's office, McCarthy saw the crash near Balgonie and ran across the highway in thick fog to help.

He pulled the woman in the car to safety just before another vehicle crashed into it. She was then taken to hospital to be treated for her injuries.

Also being honoured Friday are Darren Bieber of Weyburn and Mark Janke of Elbow, who rescued one person from a submerged vehicle near Stoughton on April 28, 2007.

A car with five people on board lost control, left the roadway and flipped into the ditch. One occupant got out on his own, but the other four were trapped.

Janke was driving by when he saw the crash scene. He pulled two people out of the submerged vehicle before being joined by Bieber, who helped him pull two other people out.

Unfortunately, three of the four died.

The award ceremony begins at Rideau Hall at 8:30 a.m. CST (10:30 ET).