Congratulations, Calgary! Commendation from Governor General for all Calgarians

Mayor Nenshi and Governor General David Johnston in 2012

Governor General of Canada to give the Commendation for Outstanding Service to all Calgarians in recognition of their response to the 2013 floods

At a special public ceremony on Tuesday, September 17, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, will present a commendation for outstanding service to the citizens of Calgary for their response to the 2013 floods. Mayor Naheed Nenshi will accept the award on behalf of all Calgarians. Alberta country star Corb Lund will also perform at the event.

“This is an immense honour for Calgarians,” said Mayor Naheed Nenshi. “The way we, Calgarians, came together to help our fellow citizens throughout the region came naturally to us. I am so pleased that His Excellency has chosen to recognize our entire community in this way.”

All Calgarians are invited to attend the Celebrating Community Heroes public event:

Event: Celebrating Community Heroes
Presentation of the Governor General’s Commendation for Outstanding Service
Date: Tuesday, September 17
Time: 12 noon
Location: Jack Singer Concert Hall
Who:

• Governor General David Johnston
• Mayor Naheed Nenshi
• Johann Zietsman, CEO of the EPCOR Centre
• Corb Lund and The Hurtin’ Albertans

Tickets are FREE, but attendees must register via Eventbrite to confirm attendance: Calgaryheroes.eventbrite.ca
(Citizens without access to the website may call 311 to register.)

- Posted by Daorcey from Mayor Nenshi's team