A long-standing Yellowknife initiative is getting a technological makeover.
The City of Yellowknife has launched a new web page to allow residents better access to the Snow Angel program.
This means people like Lloyd Thiessen, an eight-year member of the Snow Angel/Sidewalk Samaritan initiative are easier to get a hold of.
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Thiessen, a database administration and technician at the GNWT, in his off time started removing snow in 2007. A member of the Transportation Issues Committee, Thiessen said he noticed people needed help in the community and he wanted to be a part of the solution.
His efforts even won him the award for Snow Angel of the year.
SA国际影视传媒淚 was nominated (and won) in 2015,SA国际影视传媒 said Theissen. SA国际影视传媒淲hat I am doing was definitely validated but I would continue to do it with or without the award.
The group of snow saviours was established in 2007 and was back by former city councillor, Paul Falvo. They called themselves the Sidewalk Samaritans and their goal was to help people who were not able to live in Yellowknife's version of a winter wonderland.
The initiative grew to be named the Snow Angels and was taken over by the city. As of late, more efficient ways of handling the program have been discussed.
Thiessen and other volunteers usually get emails from the City of Yellowknife and then connect with residents on the best time to work.
SA国际影视传媒淚 usually use my ATV to plow the sidewalks,SA国际影视传媒 said Theissen. SA国际影视传媒淎nd I just use a hand-held shovel to clean the driveways.SA国际影视传媒
Now with the electronic version developed by the city will be accessible through the city's website.
SA国际影视传媒淭he city is hoping that citizens will help to clear snow and ice from the sidewalks of their neighbours who may be less able to do it themselves,SA国际影视传媒 said Yellowknife events coordinator, Holly Ferris. SA国际影视传媒淧articularly seniors and persons with disabilities.SA国际影视传媒
Ferris said those who help in our community need to be recognized
SA国际影视传媒淲e are encouraging residents to let us know who their Snow Angels are so we can publicly recognize them,SA国际影视传媒漵he said.