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Community Naturalization and Tree Planting Grants Awarded

Jul 14, 2020, 18:39 PM

FortisAlberta recently awarded our Community Naturalization and Tree Planting Grants. These programs offer communities in our service area the opportunity to win one of our 15 $2,500 grants. Through these grants, we seek to support our municipal customers with developing and improving environmentally friendly programs and facilities in their communities.

This year’s recipients are:   

  • Barrhead County will plant trees at Klondike Park
  • Town of Bentley will plant trees at Gateway Pocket Park
  • Village of Bittern Lake will plant trees at the recreational area upgrade
  • Town of Black Diamond will plant trees at the 606 Riverside rehabilitation project
  • Town of Bon Accord will plant trees along the walking trail
  • Bruderheim Ag Society will plant native species trees for a multi-generational community park
  • Village of Chipman will plant trees along the boulevards
  • Town of Devon will plant trees in Voyageur Park
  • Town of Didsbury will develop a tree nursery
  • Town of Drayton Valley will plant trees and shrubs supporting community beautification
  • Village of Duchess will revitalize the downtown area by planting trees
  • Town of Innisfail will plant trees at the skate park
  • Village of Irma will plant trees for storm water protection
  • Town of Irricana will develop their community gardens
  • Summer Village of Lakeview will plant trees and shrubs at Goose Landing Park

Thank you again to everyone who took time to submit and share the environmentally friendly programs and initiatives they are working on in their communities.

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