Crowsnest Pass is about to shine much brighter, thanks to Jenice Smith, Program Manager at the Crowsnest Conservation Society. The organization came on board with Project Porchlight this spring and has been busy handing out CFLs ever since.
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We’re doing our best to conserve energy, but there was nothing we could do about the blistering heat coming from the giant light bulb in the sky on June 29th. Under the blistering sun, Project Porchlight stepped out with 12 Calmar Secondary School students to distribute free CFLs throughout the town.
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Our Project Porchlight St. Albert campaign wrapped last Friday, June 27th. It was a huge success. We received a fantastic response from the entire city, and delivered thousands of free light bulbs. The campaign wouldn’t have worked without the countless volunteers who pitched in their time and energy.
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“My office is stacked to the ceiling with light bulbs,” says Dawn Densmore, Director of Outreach and Public Relations for the University of Vermont, College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences.
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Ask anyone from Beaumont, Alberta to name the highlight of the summer and you’ll probably get this answer: the Town and Country Daze. The annual event offers treats and delights for people of all ages, including a parade, a soapbox derby, a slow-pitch tournament, a dance and all kinds of mouth-watering goodies.
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After last month’s successful visit to Susa Creek School – where we delivered CFLs for community residents and held an art contest for the students – the Project Porchlight team has started receiving fan mail. Here’s what Brad Chapman, Aboriginal Relations Advisor for EnCana, had to say about the impact we had with our May 12th event:
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No one can accuse regional coordinator Dirk Bannister of not being a team player. He spent his wedding anniversary – June 20th – at the Wainwright Stampede handing out CFLs and promoting Project Porchlight. (Don’t feel too badly for his wife; they had a nice celebration the following evening.)
Here’s what Dirk had to say about the event:
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It’s never too early to start making a change.
On May 12th, representatives from Project Porchlight and EnCana visited the Susa Creek School in northwestern Alberta to talk about energy efficiency, the environment, and what EnCana and Project Porchlight are doing to help.
June 13th and 14th were big days in Wetaskiwin. The city hosted its annual Pioneer Days, an old-fashioned country fair including a parade, amusement rides, and, this year, CFLs! We distributed approximately 650 light bulbs over the weekend. Not a bad turnout considering the steady flow of rain that’s been falling down on Alberta for two weeks straight.
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Project Porchlight, have you any bulbs?
Yes, Fort Saskatchewan, many bags full
One for the puppeteer who keeps the children smiling
One for the shepherdess whose sheep keep mowers silent
One for mascot Auggie in tribute to your flock
And one for ice cream makers who gave us homemade stock
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