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Finalists for 2015 Celebration of Excellence announced

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The prestigious Celebration of Excellence awards is a testament to the outstanding contributions citizens make to their community. The public is encouraged to attend and show the services of those nominated is appreciated. This year’s event on Saturday June 6 begins at 5:30 pm at the Badlands Community Facility. Tickets are available at SJ Fashions, or by calling Helen Peers, at 403-823-3578.
   Canalta has joined with the Rotary Club of Drumheller to present the evening of entertainment and awards. New this year will be the first-ever presentation of the Male and Female Athlete awards.
   Citizen of the Year award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated years of community involvement and is currently actively involved in the betterment of the Drumheller community. This award was first presented in 1970.
   The two finalists selected by a panel of anonymous judges for Citizen of the Year are Pat Giffin and Louise Henrickson.
   Pat Giffins has been Run Coordinator Run for the Cure, actively involved in the United Way, assumed many roles in organizing events and has been involved in volunteering in more than 20 organizations in Drumheller and surrounding area.
   Nominations received in support of Louise Hendrickson point out that she demonstrates a tireless passion for literacy in the community - she orchestrates with enthusiasm many non-profit Family Literacy initiatives and demonstrates in word and deed her determination that no child is left behind.
   Most Courteous Employee of the Year displays a helpful and enthusiastic attitude when working with customers and shows initiative in going above and beyond what is expected of him or her as an employee. For the first time this award has been named after Dr. Ken Julson. The award was first given in 1964.
   The two finalists for Most Courteous Employee are Candace Baxter and Ken Briault.
   Candace Baxter is employed by the Drumheller Associated Physicians. When nominated it was stated that she has never-ending patience and provides outstanding service, making a person feel welcome at the clinic.
   Ken Briault is employed at Acklands-Grainger. He is known as someone who is extremely helpful, courteous and very knowledgeable. In his nomination it was noted his professional and friendly approach was very much appreciated.
   Also, during the evening the Town of Drumheller presents their Leaders of Tomorrow awards. The Rotary Club extends thanks to everyone who nominated someone for the awards. Each year there are many worthy people nominated. As a Rotarian once said: “Everyone is a winner.”

Concerns Regarding Black Knot Fungus on Trees

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DRUMHELLER, May 26, 2015 - The Black Knot Fungus on Mayday, Chokecherry and
Schubert Chokecherry trees is widespread across the Province. The Town of
Drumheller has been proactive in the eradication of Black Knot Fungus on our trees for
the last ten (10) years within the limit of our resources. In order to control the spread of
this fungus, the Town is asking homeowners to examine their trees for this fungus as
seen in the picture below. Homeowners can also be proactive by pruning off infected
branches 2-4" below each "knot" and dispose of them in the landfill. Although the best
time is during late winter when the abnormal "knotty" growths are easy to see, we are
asking homeowners to carry out this work now to limit its spread from plant to plant. The
fungus is transported by spores so the proper sanitization of pruning tools is also very
important. Ensure your pruning tools are sanitized after you have carried out this work.
(Black Knot Fungus)
For more information about the black knot fungus, please visit the Government of
Alberta's website at
http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$departmenVdeptdocs.nsf/all/fag7622.
Parks Staff Penny Kushko commented that "the Town continues to be proactive in
managing this problem". Penny is in and out of our parks throughout the day and will
gladly answer your questions should you see her or by calling the Public Works phone at
403-823-1330 and leaving a message. As well, please report any trees with the black
knot fungus on Town owned property to the Public Works number.

Provincewide fire ban in effect

FIREBANSS

Effective May 25 at noon, the province is applying a full fire ban to Alberta’s forests.

The full fire ban prohibits all open fires, including campfires in campgrounds or backcountry and random camping areas. This includes charcoal briquettes. Portable propane fire pits and gas or propane stoves and barbeques designed for cooking or heating are allowed. All fire permits are suspended or cancelled and no new fire permits will be issued.

The fire ban applies to the province’s Forest Protection Area (FPA). Other jurisdictions outside the FPA, including municipalities and provincial parks, may issue their own fire restrictions or bans. Please check albertafirebans.ca daily for detailed information about restrictions and locations.

The ban comes as continuing hot, dry weather has elevated the wildfire hazard to high, very high or extreme over most of Alberta. As of 10 a.m. Monday, 29 wildfires were burning in the province, including a 200-hectare wildfire that forced evacuation of approximately 2,000 residents of Wabasca on Sunday night.

Hot, dry weather is forecasted to continue for at least another week, threatening to further elevate wildfire hazard.

To date this year since April 1, Alberta has experienced 629 wildfires that have burned 13,098 hectares.

Alberta has deployed more than 1,300 wildland firefighters and approximately 100 aircraft to battle the wildfires already underway, and the provinces of Ontario and Quebec have sent additional resources to Alberta to assist.

For more information on wildfires download the Alberta Wildfire app.

Up-to-date information fire restrictions and fire bans is available by calling 1-866-FYI-FIRE (1-866-394-3473).

To report a wildfire call 310-FIRE (310-3473).

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