Proclamations

Proclamations are a formal declaration, supported by Council and signed by the Mayor, intended to bring public awareness and education for:

• Charitable fundraising campaigns
• Arts and cultural celebrations or awareness
• Multicultural awareness
• Health and Public Service initiatives
• Honours, remembrances, or major celebrations
• Special anniversaries for non-profit organizations that benefit communities

Council recognizes that an official proclamation made by Mayor and Council can promote and enhance the credibility of a cause, and affirms the Municipality's support.

2022 Proclamations

Black History Month, February

World Thinking Day, February 22

Pink Shirt Day,  February 23

International Women's Day, March 8

National Day of Mourning, April 28

Fair Trade Month, May 2022

Hospice Palliative Care Week, May 1 - 7

Emergency Preparedness Week, May 1 - 7 

International Firefighters' Day, May 4

Economic Development Week, May 9 - 13

Thank a farmer day, May 14

Public Works Week, May 15 - 21

Alberta Rural Health Week, May 30 - June 3

Seniors' Week, June 6 - 12

Year of the Garden 2022

Drowning Prevention Week, July 17 - 23

Back to School Traffic Safety Month, September 2022

Public Rail Safety Week, September 19 - 25, 2022

Disability and Family Support Worker Appreciation Day, September 28

Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 9 - 15

Small Business Week, Oct. 16 - 22

Family Violence Prevention Month, November 2022