A proclamation is a formal public statement of Council that recognizes an initiative or observance of a specific time period for the purpose of raising awareness or interest and/or benefit to Smoky Lake County.
Proclamations in Smoky Lake County
February 2024 Proclamations
| Canada's Agriculture Day: February 13, 2024 | |
| It’s not just a day – it’s a celebration of where our food comes from and the awesome people who make it happen. | |
| For more information visit: https://agriculturemorethanever.ca/ | |
| Read Smoky Lake County Council's Proclamation Here | |
| National Heritage Week: February 19 - 25, 2024 | |
| National Heritage Week is celebrated to recognize the importance and diversity of our Provinces heritage and historical places. | |
| Read Smoky Lake County Council's Proclamation Here | |
| Pink Shirt Day: February 28, 2024 | |
| In 2007, Berwick Nova Scotia, after a new student at their school was bullied for wearing a pink shirt, two grade 12 students bought 50 pink shirts and encouraged their classmates to wear pink. The next day they went to distribute the shirts and to their surprise the majority of students arrived wearing pink! With that act of kindness, Pink Shirt Day was born. Wear a pink shirt to promote healthy relationships and prevent bullying at home, school, in communities, online and the workplace. Bullying Helpline: 310-1818 Alberta.ca/BullyingChat | |
| For more information and resources visit: https://www.alberta.ca/pink-shirt-day-alberta | |
| Read Smoky Lake County Council's Proclamation Here | |
March 2024 Proclamations
| Canadian Agricultural Safety Week: March 10 - 16, 2024 | |
| Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW) is an annual campaign held the third week of March of each year. | |
| For more information visit: https://casa-acsa.ca/en/canadian-agricultural-safety-association/ | |
| Read Smoky Lake County Council's Proclamation Here | |
April 2024 Proclamations
| National Volunteer Week: April 14 - 20, 2024 | |
| Let's recognize and celebrate every volunteer and each contribution they’re making to strengthen inclusivity and wellbeing in our communities. Now more than ever, Every Moment Matters! | |
| For more information visit: https://volunteer.ca/index.php?MenuItemID=482 | |
| Read Smoky Lake County Council's Proclamation Here | |
| National Tourism Week: April 15 - 19, 2024 | |
| National Tourism Week is a crucial platform for highlighting the pivotal role of tourism in Canada. | |
| For more information visit: https://tiac-aitc.ca/TIAC_s_Tourism_Week_in_Canada.html | |
| Read Smoky Lake County Council's Proclamation Here | |
| National Day of Mourning: April 28, 2024 | |
| Marked annually in Canada on April 28, the National Day of Mourning is dedicated to remembering those who have lost their lives, suffered injury or illness on the job, or experienced a work-related tragedy. | |
| For more information visit: https://www.ccohs.ca/events/mourning | |
| Read Smoky Lake County Council's Proclamation Here | |
June 2024 Proclamations
| Lemonade Day- June 15, 2024 | |
| Lemonade Day is a free, fun, experiential learning program that teaches youth how to start, own and operate their own business. | |
| For more information visit: https://lemonadeday.org/northern-alberta | |
| Read Smoky Lake County Council's Proclamation Here | |
2023 Proclamations
October 2023
| Fire Prevention Week: October 8 - 14, 2023 | |
| This year’s Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW™) campaign, “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention™,” works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe when cooking. For more information and resources about Fire Prevention Week visit: www.nfpa.org/Events/Events/Fire-Prevention-Week | |
| Read Smoky Lake County Council's Proclamation Here | |
| Small Business Week: October 15 - 21, 2023 | |
| Small Business Week recognizes the critical contributions of Alberta's entrepreneurs and small business owners. | |
| Read Smoky Lake County Council's Proclamation Here | |
| Heritage Manitoba Maples | |
| The Manitoba Maple Trees located on Victoria Trail along the banks of this historic North Saskatchewan River (kisiskâciwanisîpiy), on River Lot 12, are likely more than 160-years-old. Alberta Culture does not permit a municipality to designate trees or flora as a municipal historic resource, however, the County may make a symbolic proclamation to that effect, nevertheless. | |
| Read Smoky Lake County Council's Proclamation Here | |
| National Library Month: October 2023 | |
| Libraries play a vital role in providing resources that give us a wealth of knowledge and insight into many different topics, making them a hub of knowledge that everyone can explore. | |
| Read Smoky Lake County Council's Proclamation Here | |
November 2023
| Family Violence Prevention Month: November 2023 | |
| Alberta has the third highest rate of self-reported spousal violence among Canadian provinces, yet family violence is preventable. November is Family Violence Prevention Month (FVPM) in Alberta. It is a time to increase awareness of the warning signs of family violence and the resources and supports available so we can work together to end family violence and build healthier relationships in our communities. Learn #WhereToTurn by visiting: https://www.alberta.ca/family-violence-prevention-month | |
| Read Smoky Lake County Council's Proclamation Here | |
| Métis Week: November 12 - 18, 2023 | |
| Every year on the week of November 16, in memory of Louis Riel’s wrongful execution, we proudly honour our Métis heritage and celebrate the future of our vibrant and everlasting Métis Nation. | |
| Read Smoky Lake County Council's Proclamation Here | |
