Looking for angels among us

Times Editor

 

Those who have trouble clearing snow after a winter blast will have an extra set of hands at their disposal in the near future.

The Strathmore Snow Angels is in the process of organizing people willing to shovel the white stuff for those incapable of doing so themselves.

The program, which has gone on for years in Calgary, is now making its way to town because of the vision and dedication of Val Heck, President of the Strathmore Snow Angels.

“I know I need someone to assist me in shoveling snow and I know that there are plenty of seniors in the same boat as me,” said Heck. “After some brainstorming, I contacted Calgary’s Snow Angels and asked them the ins and outs of the program. They were thrilled that I would start the snow angels here and offered their support and advice.”

The hope is to generate enough interest in the program to have the necessary amount of ‘angels’ in the community to remove snow at the residence of seniors, as well as any individuals struggling to remove snow on their own due to limited mobility or physical conditions.

The shoveling angels are requested to remove the snow once it has stopped falling. However, in the event of a continual snowfall, they should consider going out at least once or twice to limit the amount. Angels have up to a maximum of 24 hours to clear the snow.

One of the requirements to becoming a snow angel is to be over 18 years of age or have a written parental consent. All angels must sign a release of responsibility because the Strathmore Snow Angels project is not responsible for any injuries that occur, or the conduct of the shovellers while they participate in the program.

If you are interested in becoming a Snow Angel, or need your sidewalks cleaned after a snowfall, please call Val Heck at (403) 901-6799 to register.