Proclamations

October 1, 2025

WHEREAS, on October 1st, communities across Canada will join together to recognize National Seniors Day;

WHEREAS, seniors in Parkland County are present in all aspects of our lives: they are our parents, our grandparents, our teachers, our volunteers, our mentors, our neighbours and our coworkers;

WHEREAS, National Seniors Day focuses on celebrating and recognizing the contributions made by seniors to better their communities, families and workplaces;

WHEREAS, every day, seniors right here in Parkland County make a big difference and we value what they are doing;

NOW THEREFORE, Parkland County Council does hereby declare October 1, 2025, as “National Seniors Day” and urge our fellow citizens to recognize the crucial role played by older Canadians in our community.

October 5 – 11, 2025

WHEREAS, the 2025 fire prevention theme is “Charge into Fire Safety™: LithiumIon Batteries in Your Home”

WHEREAS, today’s homes burn faster than ever. You may have as little as two minutes (or even less time) to safely escape a home fire from the time the smoke alarm sounds. Your ability to get out of a home during a fire depends on early warning from smoke alarms and advance planning;

WHEREAS, the needless loss of lives and property as a result of fire could be significantly reduced or eliminated by individual and community fire prevention programs;

WHEREAS, most fires are caused by human carelessness and are both predictable and preventable if individuals are knowledgeable about fire prevention and safety;

WHEREAS, the members of the Fire Service and other public agencies in combining their talents and efforts can ensure a successful fight against those conditions that cause fire;

WHEREAS, each citizen must earnestly desire to provide a fire-safe place in which to live and work by eliminating those fire hazards that cause the loss of life, property, employment, and the resources by which we exist.

WHEREAS, the local efforts of the Fire Service are supported by the activities of organizations such as Fire Prevention Canada, the Council of Canadian Fire Marshals and Fire Commissioners, the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs, the Provincial Fire Chiefs Associations, and various associations of firefighters, fire instructors, and fire prevention officers.

NOW THEREFORE, Parkland County Council does hereby designate the week of October 5 – 11, 2025 as “Fire Prevention Week”, and we call upon the citizens of Parkland County to participate in fire prevention activities at home, work and school. We also call upon all public information agencies to actively participate in a coordinated effort to provide effective fire prevention programs, which will
instill in the minds of each citizen, those fire safety practices which will reduce the loss of life and property damage caused by fire.

October 2025

WHEREAS, the generation of solid waste and the needless waste of water and energy resources are recognized as global environmental problems and endeavor to take the lead in our community toward environmental sustainability;

WHEREAS, as a municipality, we have an important role to play in promoting waste reduction, reuse, recycling composting and over conservation measures;

WHEREAS, we are committed to conserving resources, protecting the
environment, and educating the community.

NOW THEREFORE, Parkland County Council does hereby declare October 2025 as “Circular Economy Month” in Parkland County.

September 30, 2025

October 16, 2025
WHEREAS, conflict Resolution Day is an international celebration held annually on the third Thursday in October;

WHEREAS, conflict resolution is about using the various dispute resolution services that are available to find alternative, creative solutions to resolve disputes;

WHEREAS, across Alberta a number of government and community-based organizations are working together to provide dynamic events where people can access information on a spectrum of available dispute resolution processes.

NOW THEREFORE, Parkland County Council does hereby declare Thursday, October 16, 2025 as “Conflict Resolution Day” in Parkland County.