Communites in Bloom Official Planting Day Wednesday, June 3, 2009 from 11am-2pm at the, Chetwynd Hospital – Community Healing Garden. Bring a Plant to the Garden, also are looking for Donations to fill the Garden. Contact the Economic Development Office at 401-4113 Live a Day The Northern Way  Be a tourist in your own town for the month of June 2009. Get out & explore your community Open House – Visitor Centre, June 2009 Contact Chamber of Commerce 788-3345 Adopt an Area, Block or Trail Program Start April and Finish on August 31, 2009 Register Now 401-4113 Beautiful Gardens Contest ‘August 2009’ To register contact PeaceFM 788-9452
Chetwynd Chainsaw Carvings Chetwynd International Chainsaw Carving Championship-Invitational June 11-14, 2009. Carving starts at 8 am and ends at 6 pm Thursday - Saturday. Carving starts at 8 am Sunday and ends at 1 pm for judging. Don’t miss the Quick-Carve contests on Sunday! Spectators are welcome to stop by the carving contest at any time. Watch these talented carvers as they turn wood into spectacular art! Choose your favorite Carving, then show up on, Sunday or Saturday to vote for the People’s Favorite Award.
Business Planter Project Planters will be made available on a first request basis to assist local businesses that are interested in beautifying the fronts of their place of operation. To request your planter contact the Chamber of Commerce at 788-3345.
 Name That Plant
Each week, starting in May, a description of a plant will be in the Chetwynd Echo Newspaper along with several pictures of plants throughout the paper. Individuals are invited to match the description with the photo of the correct plant and submit their name for a draw. Every month a name will be drawn and the winner will receive a prize. Other garden, home, community beautifying tips and stories will be featured. For more information contact the Chetwynd Echo Newspaper at 788-2246.
DISTRICT OF CHETWYND RECYCLING INCENTIVE PROGRAM  RAIN BARREL REBATE
Upon the purchase of a rain barrel from a local store, residents of the District of Chetwynd will be eligible for a $25.00 rebate to maximum of $50.00 per household. To obtain the rebate, residents must complete an application form (available at the District Office) with their name, address and signature and supply a dated receipt from a local business as proof of purchase of a rain barrel.
COMPOSTING REBATE The Composting Program will continue with a $25 rebate, from the District of Chetwynd, on a composter purchased locally. This is another way to give residents incentive to recycle by composting and add to the existing beauty.
CHAINSAW CARVING – MAINTENANCE The District of Chetwynd is offering a maintenance program for business that own handcrafted chainsaw carvings within the municipality. The Chainsaw Carvings are beautiful and we have added this program to help businesses with maintenance needs for the existing Chainsaw Carvings that are located on the frontage of the businesses. The District of Chetwynd will rebate 50% of the expense to have the carving maintenance completed up to a maximum of $250 for each local business that participates. If you have any questions regarding the program please contact me at the District office, 401-4113 or email me at calliou@gochetwynd.com Thank you for participating in our program to maintain the wonderful carvings we have in our community. |
