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Tree Planting Recognizes Workers

Tree Planting Recognizes Workers

May 25, 2019 | 12:00 PM

Lake Country is joining other B.C. communities in planting a tree to commemorate the work of local government professionals.

“Our dedicated and collaborative staff team at the District of Lake Country do so much great work behind the scenes.  We are happy to have the opportunity to recognize their contributions to our community by planting a special tree in front of Municipal Hall,” says Mayor James Baker. “A Venus Dogwood was chosen because it flowers early in the summer and has a nice colour and attracts birds in the fall.”

May 19-25 marks Local Government Awareness Week.

This year, local governments in B.C. are planting a tree in recognition of local government professionals and their ongoing commitment to community service while also celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Local Government Management Association of B.C. (LGMA).

“LGMA is dedicated to supporting excellence in local government by providing high-quality practical training and resources. Every year the LGMA trains upwards of 1,500 local government professionals and has a membership of nearly 900 members,” says a news release.

To mark its 100th anniversary, the LGMA is working in partnership with BC Hydro’s Community Regreening Program to provide all local governments in BC with a tree they can plant to recognize the dedication, hard work, and innovation by local government professionals during Local Government Awareness Week.