Drumheller Mayor Heather Colberg is challenging the community to take 20 minutes a day over a 20 day period to help clean up litter in the community ahead of Earth Day on Friday, April 22.
The 20-20 Challenge began in 2019, and Mayor Colberg has brought the challenge back after a brief hiatus amid changing COVID-19 restrictions.
“If we all gave 20 minutes a day for 20 days we’d have the valley cleaned up,” Mayor Colberg told the Mail.
The first year of the 20-20 Challenge saw “incredible support” from the community, and Mayor Colberg says the enthusiasm and support have returned this year.
Already she has seen individuals and businesses getting out into the community, and volunteering their time and efforts.
She adds, although the valley is already fairly clean, there are some pockets where some attention is needed and encourages individuals and businesses to focus on these areas.
There is no sign-up required for the 20/20 Challenge, and no special equipment is necessary other than some gloves, garbage or recycling bags, and the desire to give back some time to making the community a cleaner place.
