Dauphin city council’s Sept. 25 regular meeting kicked off with a surprise for Mayor David Bosiak.

Through Economic Development manager Martijn van Luijn, Bosiak was presented with an Award of Merit from the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association, which recognizes the efforts of individuals, organizations, community groups or corporations which have influenced the parks and recreation sector in a local, regional and national capacity.

Proclamations

Council passed six proclamations during their meeting, starting with proclaiming Sept, 25 to 30 as Truth and Reconciliation Week and Sept. 30 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The proclamation considers the 94 Calls to Action authored by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in 2015 and marks a public remembrance by the City of Dauphin of the dark history of residential schools.

Council also proclaimed Sept. 25 to Oct. 1 as Right To Know Week, recognizing that access to information is fundamental in a functioning democracy and the importance of open and accountable governments at all levels.

Oct. 1 was proclaimed International Day of Older Persons in recognition of the fact that by 2050, two billion people worldwide will be 60 years of age or older. As the fastest growing segment of Canadian society, older people will require attention to their specific needs, such as income security, housing, health care and elder abuse.

As well, council proclaimed Oct. 2 as Wrongful Conviction Day, recognizing that a wrongful conviction has far reaching and devastating effects and undermines society’s trust in the criminal justice system.

Oct. 8 to 14 was proclaimed as Fire Prevention Week, highlighting the City of Dauphin’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all of its citizens and visitors.

Finally, Oct. 15 to 21 was proclaimed Small Business Week and Chamber Days as a means of celebrating entrepreneurship and the important role played by small and medium sized businesses.

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