2012 National Edition

Town of Beausejour, MB

Winner

5 Blooms

Special Mention: Wally Chryplywy Nature Park

The Town of Beausejour, the winner of the 1,201 - 3,000 population category of the 2012 National Edition of Communities in Bloom, received a 5 Bloom rating and a special mention ­for Wally Chryplywy Nature Park during the National Awards Ceremonies at the Edmonton Capital Region on October 12^th and 13^th.

Following their evaluation of the community, volunteer judges Lucy Chang and Roger Younker wrote: “2012 is the Centenary of the rural Manitoba, Town of Beausejour. Its evocative brand, “Our Home, Your Home, Come Home in 2012”, is designed to attract old and new to the town not just for a day, but to stay and experience the new facets of Beausejour. Residents are proud that Beausejour is truly a great place to start a business, raise a family, retire, vacation, and just enjoy the best that every season has to offer.The Town’s pride and joy is the Wally Chryplywy Nature Park that provides a woodland setting conducive to the pursuit of recreation and physical fitness. The 25 hectare park has cross country ski trails, hiking trails and paved trails for all ages and all modes of transportation, including baby carriages, wheel chairs and motorized scooters. Happy Birthday, Beausejour. ”

Communities in Bloom is a national organization dedicated to the promotion of green spaces in community settings.

Within the actual context of climate changes and environmental concerns, communities involved in the program can be proud of their efforts, which provide real and meaningful environmental solutions and benefit all of society.

For further information, please contact:
Town of Beausejour, MB:

Andrew Taylor - Tel: 204-268-4832 / E-mail: t This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: www.ourhomeyourhome.ca - www.beausejourbeautification.com

Communities in Bloom National Office:

Vivian Shum - Tel: 514-694-8871 / E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Website: www.communitiesinbloom.ca

Thank you to our National Sponsors & partners
Home Hardware - Scotts  
National Capital Commission - Zaunscherb Roberts Blair - CN
Beauti-Tone - Teck - Ball Horticultural Company
Miracle-Gro - Turf Builder - Scotts EcoSense - RoundUp
Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA)
Nutrients for Life - Municipal World - VIA Rail Canada

Composting Council of Canada - LIN

Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA)

Please visit our website at www.communitiesinbloom.ca for a complete list of the results along with an online copy of our latest magazine.

Beausejour Beautification info last update June 2010

The Beausejour Beautification Committee is looking for community members from the Town of Beausejour and the RM of Brokenhead to attend our meetings this year and inspire us with some fresh ideas for projects to help beautify the Town of Beausejour and area. We will be discussing additions/improvements to the following:

       Train-Whistle Park

       Chryplywy Park

       The Waste Management/Compost Site

       The Park Avenue Reconstruction Project

       The Elevator

       Flower plantings in public spaces

       Landscaping at the RM of Brokenhead office

       Replacement of the side street hanging baskets (with new, more environmentally-friendly baskets)

       Establishing a hiking/biking trail through Beausejour.

Meetings are generally held at 7:00 PM on the first Monday of every month from September-June at the Beausejour Town Office. Note that the next meeting is scheduled for July 26 at Agassiz Adult Educaton Center, 536 Park Avenue.

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Link to Website : www.beausejourbeautification.com