During this week's regular Council meeting, Mayor Jamie Hoover and Blackfalds Fire Chief Robert Cote presented the Alberta Emergency Services Medal (AESM) to two members of the Blackfalds Fire Department

Captain Chris MacDonald received the Alberta Emergency Services Medal for 12 years of commitment to the department and the Blackfalds community.

Deputy Chief Mike Elder received the Provincial Emergency Services Bronze Bar for 22 years of commitment to the department and the Blackfalds community.

**with information from The Town of Blackfalds