Community efforts in Alix, Olds and Rimbey have benefitted from the UFA’s Small Town Heroes contest.
Mandeja Sargent of Alix received $6,000, to be donated to the Community Playgrounds Project of the Alix Agricultural Society.
Abe Crawford of Olds received $6,000, to be split between the Boys and Girls Club of Olds and Area and the Olds and District Special Olympics.
Erin Steeves of Rimbey received $6,000, to be donated to the Rimbey Library Board.
The Small Town Heroes contest recognizes deserving individuals in Alberta who go above and beyond for their community. A total of $160,000 was donated to community projects across Alberta.