By Mayor Mary Giuliano

On Thursday, June 15, City of Fernie employees gathered for a lunch barbecue of burgers and dogs at the public works yards. The occasion was for the annual recognition of long service awards presented by the mayor and councillors.

This small event is a good way for workers from all departments to get together in order to acknowledge fellow employees for long and excellent service to the community.

I was pleased to present 10-year awards to Amber Christenson, Derek Cimolini, Suzanne Garand, Frank Gimard and Bruce Nelson.

The 15-year award went to Justine Holder, Brendan Morgan and Bruce Westhaver; 20-year awards were passed out to Nicole Friesen, Wayne Gowanlock, Adam McNaughton and Carole Peterson.

Wayne Hornquist received a 25-year pin and earlier this year a 35-year pin was given to Director of Public Works Dave Cockwell.

Terry Nelson had nearly 26 years with the city before retiring this past April. We extend congratulations to everyone and thank each one for the many years of dedication and hard work. Congratulations and best wishes are extended to Terry for a long and happy retirement as well as thanks for the decades of dedicated volunteer work with trail building.

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