Congratulations to all of the Community leagues and individuals who participated in the Front Yards in Bloom program.  "Communities in Bloom was impressed with the level of community cooperation and that it wasn't just one organization spearheading the projects.  EFCL's judges, David Gibbens, President, Shahriyar Khan, Community Development, and Allan Bolstad, Executive Director, who also attended the ceremonies did a great job of explaining Edmonton's community system."  Says Rodney Al, Front Yards in Bloom Coordinator. "It is such a simple program and all laid out for leagues to use.  30% of our entries this year came from the community involvement.  This is why we experienced such success."

Put it on your board agenda to follow up with this in spring.  Information and nomination forms will be online in a new FYIB - Front Yards in Bloom page as soon as the program games momentum.  Nice to think about spring already!

FROM THE CITY OF EDMONTON NEWS RELEASE

Edmonton earned top honours at the Communities in Bloom national awards Oct. 3 in Vaughan, Ontario.

Competing in its 15th awards program, Edmonton won the national title among large municipalities as one of Canada’s most beautiful and livable communities by taking first place in the Cities Over 300,000 Population category.

National judges gave Edmonton the highest rating possible – 5 blooms out of 5 – allowing the City to finish ahead of London, Ontario, and Halifax Regional Municipality.

“This recognition reflects what Edmontonians have always known,” said Councillor Kim Krushell. “Edmonton is a beautiful community, and we are always growing. Our participation in Communities in Bloom is just one of many ways that Edmontonians are working to be the most livable community in Canada.”

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