John Rempel (centre) received his certificate from mayor Dolores Funk (right) and ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà Lake fire chief Rob Krause (left) awarding his more than 25 years of volunteer work as the emergency program coodinator, on Dec. 11. Rachel Minger has also volunteered for over 25 years as the director of emergency social services. And Ann Mussick and Anne MacDowell were both recognized for their more than 15 years of service as emergency social services volunteers. Minger, Mussick and MacDowell could not attend the meeting and would receive their awards in the mail. (Blair McBride photo)