Volunteer Week 2015

Canmore and Banff are saying thanks to all our hard working volunteers during National Volunteer Week April 12th – 18th.

I spoke with Christine LaRocque from the Town of Banff and BanffLIFE about why it’s important to recognize volunteers and the free Volunteer Appreciation BBQ this Friday from 11:30am – 1:30pm in front of Banff Town Hall.

Lu Douce from the Town of Canmore FCSS tells me an impressive 31 nominations were received in six categories for tonight’s Mayor’s Awards for Volunteer Excellence, including 15 of those in the Adult category alone!

Amy Osbaldeston is a community volunteer who gives her time to many organizations.  She tells me it was a great way to meet new people when she first moved to town and also gave her a real sense of what our community is all about.