MAY 29, 2019
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Town of Vegreville Proclamations Rachel Farr Communications Coordinator – Town of Vegreville
I, Mayor Tim McPhee, by and with the advice and consent of the Council of the Town of Vegreville, do hereby proclaim the week of May 26 to June 1, 2019 as National Paramedic Services Week in the Town of Vegreville. Emergency Medical Services is a vital public service. Members of Emergency Medical Services teams are ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Emergency Medical Services system consists of emergency physicians, emergency nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, firefighters, educators, administrators and others.
New Vegreville Home Business
Rachel Farr Communications Coordinator – Town of Vegreville Before the May 8th council meeting in Vegreville, Mayor and Council presented new home business owner Michael Yakimetz of “Accent Electrical Solutions Ltd” with a certificate of congratulations and welcome into the community.. “Thank you for your confidence and investing in the Vegreville Community, and welcome to the Vegreville business community.” Said Mayor MacPhee upon certificate presentation.
Accessibility Week Celebrated by Albertans with Disabilities Carla Howatt Voice of Albertans with Disabilities May 26, 2019 – The last week of May is National Accessibility Week in Canada. This week is a way to promote awareness of accessibility issues facing people with disabilities. The Voice of Albertans with Disabilities (VAD), with the help of a grant provided by the Government of Canada, conducted a survey of municipalities across Alberta regarding accessibility issues. As a result, from May 26 – June 1, 2019, VAD will be traveling around the province to present the findings and discuss with municipality professionals the various accessibility concerns and solutions for their location.
Events happening across Canada, as well as the report, can be found on the VAD website. This project will continue over the next three years to increase Alberta’s commitment to accessibility. The timing of this year’s Accessibility week coincides with the Government of Canada as they prepare to pass Bill C-81, or the Accessible Canada Act: An Act to Ensure a Barrier-free Canada. The Voice of Albertans with Disabilities (VAD) is a provincial, cross-disability organization, established in 1973. Working with all levels of government to address issues that impact the lives of people with disabilities. VAD actively promotes full participation in society and provides a voice for Albertans who live with a disability.
I Mayor Tim MacPhee, by and with the consent of the Council of the Town of Vegreville, do hereby proclaim the week of June 2 – 9, 2019 to be Senior’s Week in the Town of Vegreville. We recognize that seniors have made, and continue to make many contributions to strengthen our province, our Town and our communities. We honour our seniors for their skills, knowledge, experience, and leadership.
