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Welcome to: Millet- A Decade in Bloom.
1996-2007
Millet, Alberta, Canada

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What is 'Communities in Bloom'?
1996-2007
Millet, Alberta, Canada

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Communities in Bloom is a volunteer-based, non-profit organization committed to fostering civic pride, environmental awareness and municipal beautification through community involvement and the challenge of a national program.

We invite you to explore the program, experience Canadian community pride and enjoy the benefits of "People, plants and pride ... Growing together".

Bookmark this site now and please visit it regularly!
www.communitiesinbloom.ca

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History of Communities in Bloom.
1996-2007
Millet, Alberta, Canada

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History, Established with the guidance of Britain in Bloom, Tidy Towns of Ireland and Villes et Villages Fleuris de France, Communities in Bloom held its first edition in 1995 and 29 participating municipalities were honoured at the first awards ceremonies on Parliament Hill. The program now includes more than 500 municipalities across the country and an international challenge involving municipalities from the United States, Japan and several European countries allows participants to compete internationally.

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Program.
1996-2007
Millet, Alberta, Canada

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Program. The program consists of communities receiving information and being evaluated either provincially or nationally by a volunteer jury of trained professionals on the accomplishments of their entire community (municipal, private, corporate and institutional sectors, citizens) on eight key criteria: Tidiness, Environmental Awareness, Community Involvement, Natural and Cultural Heritage Conservation, Urban Forestry, Landscaped Areas, Floral Displays and Turf & Ground Cover Areas.

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Eight Criteria.
1996-2007
Millet, Alberta, Canada

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Eight Criteria
Communities in Bloom is a national program involving hundreds of communities across Canada and abroad.

In July and August, trained volunteer judges travel to participating communities to evaluate the overall contributions of municipal council and departments; industry; businesses and the private sector - including volunteer efforts - in regards to the following eight criteria :

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Tidiness.
1996-2007
Millet, Alberta, Canada

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Tidiness of green spaces, medians, boulevards, sidewalks, streets, ditches, road shoulders, signage, vacant lots and buildings with regards to garbage, weeds, maintenance and repair, dog droppings, notices/posters, graffiti and vandalism, etc.

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Environmental Awareness.
1996-2007
Millet, Alberta, Canada

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Environmental Awareness. Sustainable development, policies and bylaws, waste reduction, landfill sites, hazardous waste collection, sewage disposal, transfer/recycle stations, recycling initiatives, Plant Health Care, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), water source, treatment and conservation, naturalization, environmental clean up activities, environmentally friendly transportation are all part of this criteria.

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Community Involvement.
1996-2007
Millet, Alberta, Canada