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Accessibility and Inclusion
POSTPONED – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Access for All First Beach Project
POSTPONED – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Announced for the Access for All Project at Morfee Lake The ribbon cutting ceremony for the Access for All project at Morfee Lake has been postponed to allow for additional adjustments required to meet accessibility guidelines. A new date will be announced soon. The project includes several upgrades at First…
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Access and Inclusion Awareness Committee Presents: Tip of the Week
Access & Inclusion Tips of the Week Every Tuesday, we drop a little wisdom on how to make the world more accessible for everyone. Whether you’re a newbie or an accessibility aficionado, our Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee has you covered with tips, tricks, and the occasional nudge to get your wheels turning. Because accessibility…
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June is Pride Month
The District of Mackenzie recognizes June as Pride Month. A time to acknowledge the diversity of people who live and work in our community. Pride Month has its origins in the advancement of human rights and efforts to ensure all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. In Mackenzie, community is built through everyday interactions…
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Wednesday June 3rd is Red Shirt Day
Red Shirt Day is an annual event in celebration of National AccessAbility Week. It is a day when people across Canada come together and wear red in schools, workplaces and spaces everywhere in order to create a visible display of solidarity: to show their support for persons and families of those who are living with…
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A Moment of Pride
On Monday, June 1, 2026, at 11:00 am, the District will raise the Pride Flag in recognition of Pride Season. This is an open invitation for residents to gather and acknowledge the values of diversity, inclusion, and respect within our community.
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Access and Inclusion Awareness Committee Presents: Tip of the Week
Access & Inclusion Tips of the Week Every Tuesday, we drop a little wisdom on how to make the world more accessible for everyone. Whether you’re a newbie or an accessibility aficionado, our Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee has you covered with tips, tricks, and the occasional nudge to get your wheels turning. Because accessibility…
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2026 FireSmart Community Clean Up Days – Update
The FireSmart Clean‑Up is still planned to go ahead as scheduled. Due to required servicing on one of our dump trucks, there is a possibility that collection may need to be extended if necessary to ensure all material can be safely picked up. An extension is not a certainty and would only occur if we…
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2026 FireSmart Community Clean Up Days
FireSmart Curbside Pickup Days MAY 26th – Town site and May 27th – Gantahaz subdivision. FireSmart will be providing residents with the opportunity to rid your property of woody debris such as tree and bush trimmings. Please note grass, leaves and other organic matter will not be collected. We ask residents to pile up the…
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Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee Quarterly Report Now Available – 2026 First Quarter
The District’s latest Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee Quarterly Report is now available. Committee members regularly visit local businesses and public spaces to help identify accessibility challenges—such as the absence of automatic doors, limited accessible parking, or aisles that are difficult to navigate with wheelchairs, mobility devices, or strollers. They advocate for more accessible spaces,…
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2026 Community Clean Up Days
Are you ready for Community Clean Up Day! Team Clean Up Day May 5, 2026 Residents will gather together, either in teams or as individuals, and be designated an area of the community to go out and pick up garbage. You may register your team by contacting the Recreation Centre at 250-997-5283. Please See Map…
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