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Community volunteers recognized for valued contributions

“Volunteers have a passion for getting involved. They take action to support the causes of organizations that matter to them and they make an impact on the community.”
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Canmore-artist, Katie Barron races against the clock to complete an original piece of artwork during the Creative Combat 6.0 at the artsPlace on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. The volunteer committee that puts on the annual event was recognized for its work at the 2021 Mayor's Volunteer Celebration. EVAN BUHLER RMO FILE PHOTO

CANMORE – Canmore has an abundance of passionate people making important contributions to the community.

Some of those people were recognized at the annual Mayor’s Volunteer Celebration, held virtually Thursday (April 22) to acknowledge community builders from both 2020 and 2021 after last year’s event was postponed due to COVID-19.

“Building a vibrant community starts with one person, but takes the power of many,” Mayor John Borrowman said.

“This year has been a different year for volunteering and as we celebrate all those who have stepped up to help others, we also recognize many volunteers had to take a step back from volunteering to protect themselves and others. We should also recognize the power of people keeping their distance in order to protect the community.”

The theme of the event, "The valley of one, the power of many," was meant to highlight the numerous contributions of those in Canmore.

From those who give their time in the long-term care community, assist with animals or provide countless hours helping with the arts or minor hockey, they received appreciation from a grateful community.

“To promote volunteerism as a contributing factor, personal well-being and the quality of life in our community and to acknowledge and appreciate the leadership qualities of volunteers that inspire others now and into the future,” said the mayor. 

For those meant to be recognized in 2020, it was an extra year of waiting, but it by no means was meant to stifle their valuable contributions in the community.

Now in its 32nd year, the event was rolled out virtually for the first time due to public health restrictions. Unlike previous years, there were no categories or specific award winners as each nominee was recognized equally “since all nominees are contributing immensely to the community.”

Though the ongoing pandemic has left people limited in their ability to meet in-person, the event highlighted how community members have continued to step up.

“Volunteers have a passion for getting involved,” Borrowman said. “They take action to support the causes of organizations that matter to them and they make an impact on the community.”


WHO WAS RECOGNIZED

  • Zarifa Monson
  • Candise McMullin
  • Susan Minifie
  • Tamara Ross
  • Mila and Nellie Tressider
  • Dean Roussel
  • Karen Booth
  • Kevin McCormick
  • Peter Nichol and Michelle Preston
  • Pius Rolheiser
  • Brooke Scriven
  • Maureen Nichols
  • Barbara Price
  • Martin Tweeddale
  • Cathy Jones
  • Susan Paladis
  • Marjory Sword and Patrick Parno
  • Creative Combat Committee
  • Bow Valley Immigration Partnership-Immigrant Advisory Group
  • Threshold Choir
  • Canmore Hospital Knitters
  • Bow Valley Engage
  • Bow Valley SPCA
  • Rhiannon Hughes
  • Sharla Hanna
  • Joy Mcmann
  • Ruben Nelson
  • Stephanie Kucharski
  • Sharon Lewis
  • Shane Munro
  • Jim and Grace Smith
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