Video: Governor General celebrates all Calgarians with official Commendation

At a special public ceremony on Tuesday, September 17, His Excellency David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, presented a Commendation for Outstanding Service to the citizens of Calgary for their response to the 2013 floods.

To quote His Excellency: "This commendation is rarely given; rarely still, to an entire city."

Mayor Naheed Nenshi accepted the award on behalf of all Calgarians, and Alberta country star Corb Lund performed at the event.

You can view the whole 45-minute event above, or you may click below to view specific parts:

Epcor Centre CEO Johann Zeitsman's address
Corb Lund singing "Blood, Sweat, and Water"
Governor General David Johnston's address
The official Commendation for Outstanding Service
Mayor Naheed Nenshi's address

The event concluded with a special video montage of the flooding and volunteer response. The music is from Joni Delaurier, an employee at The City of Calgary.

- Posted by Daorcey from Mayor Nenshi's team