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10 Tuesday July 7 2015 Fort Smith decorates vol By DALI CARMICHAEL Smoky conditions around the South Slave didnt stop revelers from donning their red and whites and enjoying Fort Smiths Canada Day festivities last week. In addition to enjoying the towns annual pa- radeandwhiteshfrysomeofthecommunitys most dedicated volunteers were awarded for their efforts in making Fort Smith a wonderful place to live. Lifetime achievement award Richard and Barbara Mercredi were called to the Canada Day stage set up in Riverside ParktoacceptthetownsLifetimeAchievement Award where Mayor Brad Brake thanked the couple for hosting the annual Fort Smith sh- ing derby by their cabin on Jacksh Lake over the last 25 years. The beloved tradition not only provides win- tertimeanglerswithafunweekendoficeshing butservesasafriendlyremindertoresidentsthat winter is almost over and spring is on its way. We were surprised and certainly appreci- ated the award and that people were thinking about us Richard said. We werent expect- ing to get anything its just something we do for the community. The duo decided to pass the organization of the event on to a new generation of shers this year but said they will be happy to assist who- ever picks up the gig. Its a lot of hard work you just have to get yourteamorganizedRichardsaidnotingthat he and Barb usually start preparations for the March event in January. Theres lots of things to keep track of and plan like the food and the advertising letters for the sponsors - theres a whole pile of stuff that has to be done. I made a list for whoever is willing to step up were will- ing to help them out too. Elder of the year Cathy Lepine otherwise known as Gigi was named as the 2015 elder of the year. In addition to feeding the community out of her cafe Lepine is an active volunteer. Each year she gives her all to Fort Smiths Relay for Life event a fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society the town holds held every other year. ARTS CULTURE CANADA DAY Caden Dalby shows off his patriotic spirit.Fort Smith Mayor Brad Brake left with 2015 Paul Currie volunteer of the year recipient Jessica Cox and Thebacha MLA Michael Miltenberger. Wood Buffalo National Parks nature theme decoration contest in the government institu Clarie Loutit came prepared to collect candy and other treats during the parade. Smiths Landing First Nations charming river scene won them the top prize in the oat contest for the organization category. Amy Paziuk left Riley Venema and Kalysta Benwell get decked out in their best red and whites for the Canada Day parade.