City council has recognized five residents, groups and businesses for being welcoming and friendly and going above and beyond to include seniors and people with disabilities.
Based on recommendations from the accessible community advisory committee, council handed out the five inaugural accessibility awards during its Sept. 23 regular meeting.
The awards were as follows:
- Age-Friendly Business Award: Northern Air and Auto for participating in the Chamber of Commerce’s Senior Moose Jobs Program and for being a physically accessible business
- Creating Opportunities for an Inclusive Community Award: Kinsmen Café for providing opportunities to people of various abilities to develop their employment skills and independence to assist people seeking employment throughout the community
- Advocacy Award: Chad Neal for his exceptional customer service at the Kinsmen Café and for promoting accessibility in the workplace
- Age-Friendly Business Award: Comfort Inn and Suites for participating in the Senior Moose Jobs Program; it currently employs four seniors who were retired
- Creating Opportunities for an Inclusive Community Award: Rev. Tim Ellis and Zion United Church for providing continued assistance to the Age-Friendly Community and for providing an inclusive and accessible environment for the public
More information about this award can be found at .
The next regular council meeting is Monday, Oct. 7.
