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Planning a community event and not sure where to start? Print this basic check list off and you won't forget a step! If you're still stuck, unsure of the next step, etc. Give Trinidy Schmidt, our Community Services Coordinator for the County of Northern Lights a shout! She can be reached at 780-836-0238 ext.238 or email at [email protected]

In celebration of National Volunteer Week, the County of Northern Lights and the Town of Peace River are providing access to resources for Non-Profits and Volunteers! 

On the Explore County of Northern Lights website, there is a Volunteer & Non-Profit Resource section on the Community Resource Page. Users will have access to various free webinars, YouTube videos and links to resource websites.

During the course of Volunteer Week the Town of Peace River will be launching a webinar series. More info on the Town of Peace River website.

The County of Northern Lights has again approved funding for the Community Capital Assistance Program to provide financial assistance to recreation and/or cultural groups that require funding to construct, renovate or upgrade new/existing capital facilities and/or structures. 

1. Not-For-Profit Projects within the County of Northern Lights with a minimum total project cost of $10,000 are encouraged to apply. The total funding available is $100,000. Up to 25% of the grant will be available for the surrounding communities: Manning, Peace River, and Grimshaw. All applications are subject to approval.
2. Requests for support must meet at least one of the following criteria:

• General Exposure and Profile: The project enhances the County of Northern Lights profile and/or status, and/or increase overall awareness of the County of Northern Lights, particularly when the project, event or activity will provide media exposure for the County.
• Economic Benefit: The project attracts tourists and visitors to the County thereby providing economic benefit to local businesses.
• Promote Civic Pride and Sense of Place: The project will enhance entertainment, recreational, and cultural opportunities for the County residents and will help create a more varied, vibrant, and interesting local flavor.

 Applications can be submitted between March 1^st – April 30^th 2018.

The Community Capital Assistance Program has been in effect since 2010 and has supported numerous projects in the County and its support Communities ranging from playgrounds to hall renovations.  The County sees the importance of investing in recreational and cultural infrastructure as it supports quality of living for our residents, enhancing the beauty and freedom our area has to offer.

For more information please contact Eleanor Miclette, Manager of Economic Development & Community Services at 780.836.3348 or 780.836.0973 for details or go to www.countyofnorthernlights.com for program outline and application forms.

The County in Bloom program is being shaken up for 2018. This year will feature a County Yard of the Month contest. For the months of June, July and August, a yard will be featured as the Yard of the Month. The featured yard will be featured in the County newsletter, on the Explore County of Northern Lights website and Facebook page. Winners of the Yard of the Month will receive a gift certificate to a local greenhouse valued at $100.00

For more information, please read the brochure attached below, or contact Trinidy Schmidt, Community Services Coordinator at 780-836-3348 ext, 238 or at [email protected]