Drayton Valley and District <strong>Guide</strong> Municipal Programs and ServicesFire Prevention MonthOctober is Fire Prevention Month!Mary Poppins Chimney Sweep ProgramPlease contact 1(780)514.2216 to book an appointmentand for discount prices from Oct 20 to 24th/2014. Availableto all Town <strong>of</strong> Drayton Valley and Brazeau County Residents.For more information on how you can be fire smart contact(780) 514 .2216 or email fireadmin@draytonvalley.caProtective Services GalaGuns and Hoses Emergency Services Ballis February 28th 2015. Tickets are available forpurchase starting September 2014. $40.00 PerPerson or $320 for a table <strong>of</strong> 8. Tickets are limitedso you better get them while they last!! Dinner,Speeches, Live Band, and Silent Auction. Thisevent is a great way for our community to get toknow their emergency services and raise moneyfor great local causes.9www.draytonvalley.ca
Sustainability AwardDo You Know Someone That You Would LikeTo Nominate For A Sustainability Award?Individuals or groups can be nominated for their effortsand initiatives that fall under the pillars <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Community</strong>Sustainability Plan. Awards are given periodicallythroughout the year and there is no deadline forapplication. It’s time to show how green Drayton Valleyshines! Application forms can be picked up in person atthe town <strong>of</strong>fice or downloaded <strong>of</strong>f <strong>of</strong> our website,www.draytonvalley.ca .The award categories areas follows:Environmental - Individuals or groups that engagein activities or initiatives that address sustainableliving, conservation/preservation, transportation,waste management, energy and water consumption,development standards, emissions and effluents, andhazardous materials. These initiatives contribute to acleaner environment, a community culture <strong>of</strong> respect,minimize per capita greenhouse gas emissions and enablehealthy activities.Cultural – Individuals or groups that host a variety <strong>of</strong> social, visualand performing arts, entertainment, cultural and heritage events, aidin the recognition and/or promotion <strong>of</strong> our heritage, historical relevance,or multiculturalism, all <strong>of</strong> which play an important role in building aculture <strong>of</strong> sustainability in the community.Social – Groups or individuals that maintain positive initiatives thatbuild a vibrant and healthy community for all ages. Initiatives mayinclude but are not limited to, projects that support peace, social issues,volunteerism, human rights, ethnic diversity or reduce poverty.Youth – an individual or group composed <strong>of</strong> youth that provides avoice for younger generations, encourages youth participation in thecommunity, or works behind the scenes to create positive collaborationswith others.Economic – Individuals or groups that foster sustainable economicdevelopment and growth, leading to a diverse and prosperouscommunity. The business practices enhance both the environmentaland economic performance <strong>of</strong> all businesses in the community to createa community that attracts further economic growth and families.Governance - Governments, organizations, agencies, and individualsthat have had a direct impact on the lives <strong>of</strong> citizens in a communitythrough policy choices, regulating powers, resource allocation,leadership, and decision‐making forums. Inter‐agency collaboration in asmall community can lead to many innovative initiatives that contributeto positive change.Some <strong>of</strong> our past recipients are the Order <strong>of</strong>the Royal Purple, Beehive Support Services,Sobeys, ARC Resources, Mahro Broken, BahartiKuliasa, Ray Labossiere, Servus Credit Union,Bob Barker,Austin Radowitz, Delores Roos,Drayton Valley Hotel, Matthew Kennedy andSavannah Curry, Junior Forest Wardens, EvelynHaight, Vi Koehmstedt.Fall & Winter | 2014Municipal Programs and Serviceswww.draytonvalley.ca10
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