ASSINIBOIA — Starting as an organization that participated in community beautification competitions both provincially and nationally, the Assiniboia Communities in Bloom organization has since blossomed into community enhancement projects that benefit both residents and visitors alike.
Their signage reflects their efforts, stating, “Growing Great Places Together.” When the heat gets cooking with summer sunshine, there is nothing better than the refreshing option of a shaded spot to enjoy the great outdoors.
With a generous donation from Golden Â鶹´«Ã½AV Wind Community Benefit Fund, Assiniboia Communities in Bloom was able to erect a 14’ x 24’ gazebo in Centennial Park, near the concession stand. With the expert help from volunteers of Mark Beaton, who levelled the land and construction was done with the help of Claude Beauregard, Jake Girardin, Harvey Hysuik, Rene Chabot, Robin Cristo, Grant Payant and Blaine Schuweiler. It is no surprise that most of these men are married to members of this organization, so a big thank you is extended to them.
The space provides shades for walkers, those enjoying the great outdoors as well as those enjoying treats from the pool concession. It will also benefit attendees of the regular ‘Better Together’ Tuesday luncheons during the summer months.
CIB committee are grateful for all the volunteers throughout the summer who help in many ways by watering planters, and the parks all through town as well as the maintenance in planning and weeding all summer long. It takes a lot of help to keep everything blooming.
Committee members say, “We do need to look at some of the untidy areas in town, it is important that everyone clean up the areas around, whether it be a residence or business. We need to clean up the town and make it a wonderful place to live.”
As stated in a previous story in the Assiniboia Times and Â鶹´«Ã½AV.ca, organizers believe that their work and efforts inspire and increase civic pride and community involvement, as well as making places and spaces like this recent addition, attractive to newcomers and return visitors.
