An initiative that is quickly sweeping the community is none other than Earth Day on Thursday, May 3.
The yearly event is one that nearly everyone can be part of. Simply spot a piece of trash, pick it up and throw it out.
Mayor Heather Colberg has put on her ‘regular citizen hat’ to spread the word about the day. The event also conveniently coincides with the Town of Drumheller’s vision of being ‘the cleanest, friendliest, most sought after community in Alberta.’ Colberg wants to extend the invitation to the entirety of Drumheller.
“For this year what I am trying to do is to get everybody involved as far as cleaning up around the communities and cleaning up around their businesses. Everything will get done and all the schools are involved so that’s been amazing,” she said.
Many businesses have already confirmed saying they wish to help alongside the schools but everyone is encouraged to share in the eco-friendly event.
“I’m not blocking times throughout the day because some people say they can’t come out during the day so they should just do it whenever they can do it,” said Colberg.
The Mayor cannot wait to get out and see the final results.
“It is so easy. You can just go for a stroll, bend down, pick up some garbage and get some exercise and fresh air and we help our community,” said Colberg. “It’s my favourite day of the year actually because I love driving around after when everything is so clean.”
