Proclamations

National Seniors Day

October 1, 2020

WHEREAS, on October 1, 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, The Council of Parkland County does hereby declare October 1, 2020, as “National Seniors Day” and urge my fellow citizens to recognize the crucial role played by older Canadians in our community.

Fire Prevention Week

October 4 - 10, 2020

WHEREAS, the 2020 fire prevention theme for this period is “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen.”

WHEREAS, fire losses in Canada, despite marked improvement, remain unacceptably high in comparison with those of other industrialized nations thereby necessitating improved fire prevention measures;

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, The Council of Parkland County does hereby designate the week of October 4–10, 2020 as “Fire Prevention Week”, and I call upon the citizens of Parkland County to participate in fire prevention activities at home, work and school. I 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.

Conflict Resolution Day

October 15, 2020

WHEREAS, Conflict Resolution Day is an international celebration held annually on the third Thursday in October.

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, The Council of Parkland County does hereby declare October 15, 2020 as “Conflict Resolution Day” in Parkland County. 

Waste Reduction Week

October 19 - 25, 2020

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

WHEREAS, we recognize the generation of solid waste and the needless waste of water and energy resources as global environment problems and endeavor to take the lead in our community toward environmental sustainability.

NOW THEREFORE, The Council of Parkland County does hereby declare October 19-25, 2020 as “Waste Reduction Week” in Parkland County.