GROWING YOUR WAY An Invitation to Participate in Alberta’s Communities in Bloom Program It’s Time for YOUR Community to Bloom… • BOOST civic pride & community involvement. • SEE continuous improvement throughout your community. • PRESERVE your community’s natural and cultural heritage. • EXCHANGE ideas and enjoy cultural expression. • INCREASE your community’s property values. • FOSTER environmental awareness and stewardship. • ATTRACT tourists. • ENHANCE the visual appeal of your neighborhoods and public spaces. • ENGAGE your community’s citizens and agencies in acting together to grow flowers and friendships.
“Town Council and the citizens of Strathmore have a great deal of pride in our municipality, and truly believe we have a special community. We are thankful for the efforts of all those involved in our local Communities in Bloom program in making our community a better place in which to live, work and visit.” Steve Grajczyk, Mayor Town of Strathmore “The Communities in Bloom program has done wonders for the Hamlet of Woking. Saddle Hills County is very appreciative of the incentive that this program provides for the residents to take ownership of their community and help to turn it into a community that they can be proud to live in.” Faye Kary, Director of Corporate Services Saddle Hills County “The Communities in Bloom program encourages local leaders and community groups to work cooperatively in a grass roots approach as they build a community together one project at a time. ” Barry Rasch, Mayor Village of Thorsby
DO YOU WANT TO HELP BUILD A VIBRANT AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY? Join Alberta’s Communities in Bloom Program! 3 Easy Steps to Getting Started:
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CHECK US OUT ONLINE www.cib.arpaonline.ca
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GET TOGETHER WITH OTHERS To generate awareness, enthusiasm and involve people of all ages in your Community’s effort.
GET THE BALL ROLLING! Call CiB Alberta’s Provincial Coordinator, Dan Chambers, to find out more information and arrange for a presentation.
Karen Snethun Provincial Coordinator Communities in Bloom Alberta Ph: 587-520-6287 Email:
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