Town nominated for Smoke-Free Spaces award

By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer

With the recent update to all the Town of Claresholm’s smoking bylaws, it has been nominated for a Smoke-Free Spaces awards.

At its Feb. 11 meeting, council reviewed a letter from Les Hagen, executive director of Action on Smoking and Health, announcing Claresholm had been nominated for the municipality’s leadership in the promotion of smoke-free spaces.

The Smoke-Free Spaces awards program recognizes the leadership of public bodies in protecting residents, visitors, youth, students and staff from the health hazards of smoking and tobacco use.

The program’s partners include Action on Smoking and Health; Alberta Health Services; Alberta Blue Cross; Canadian Cancer Society; Lung Association; Heart and Stroke Foundation; and the Alberta Recreation and Parks Association.

The award winners will be announced and the awards will be presented in Edmonton on Feb. 21.

Council indicated no one will be attending in person, but the town is not required to attend.