Winners of the Rake It In Contest
 August 4, 2011

Congratulations to everyone who entered the contest.

• first place for residents: Milt & Darlene McCrea
• second place for residents: Doris Romanchuk
• Three way tie for third place: Sharon Semeniuk, Lena Billey & Emily Hanes

• first place for business/institutions: Bonne Nuit B& B
• second place for business/institutions: Therese Taschuk-dayhome
• third place: Smoky Lake Golf Course
• Judging criteria included:

1. Tidiness=first impression, cleanliness and no tall weeds or debris
2. Heritage Conservation=canadian flag, family name displayed, family ancestry, special awards
3. Landscaping= art objects, gardening theme, balance of plants to area, rocks, bricks, stones, gravel, use of benches, arbores, gazebos, bridges
4. Flowers= annuals, biennuals, perennials, variety of grasses, wildflowers, use of baskets, pots, tubs, planters, beds, edging, mosaics, handplanted, use of theme colors-purple , white and orange
5. Trees/shrubs= conifers and deciduous, harmony within location
6. Environmentalism= composting, mulching, rain water collection, downspouts, bird feeds, houses, gardens, recycling, solar lighting, bathouses 
7. Grass= green, healthy, trimmed, no tall weeds, groundcovers