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GrandBridge Energy employees dug deep to plant 100 trees “Involving the youth at Cedar Creek Public School in planting
and shrubs this past fall to create a Microforest at Cedar the microforest and its longer-term maintenance represents
Creek Public School in Ayr. The planting was a team effort another key component behind this initiative. Projects like
that included GrandBridge Energy, Sustainable Waterloo this microforest represent part of the overall objective of
Region and the Waterloo Region District School Board. responsible stewardship, environmental awareness, and a
GrandBridge Energy funded the planting in Ayr as part of the caring community," said Sue Foxton, Mayor of North Dumfries
Sustainable Waterloo Region Microforest Program launched in Township. "All of North Dumfries benefits from projects like
the fall of 2021. The program encourages organizations across this.”
the Waterloo Region to donate land for tree planting. The GrandBridge Energy has funded and participated in other
Waterloo Region District School Board provided the land for planting sites since 2021, including Avenue Road Public School,
the planting. Manchester Public School and Centennial Public School in
Microforests are small areas of land that are returned to Cambridge.
their natural state through planting native trees and shrubs. Knapp Fasteners wins Readers’
Microforests have great ecological benefits, allowing the
natural land to thrive in urban areas. They also bring social and Choice Award
economic advantages, improving the aesthetic environment For the second consecutive year, Knapp Fasteners has won
of neighbourhoods and removing damaging air pollutants. the Diamond Award for Best Distribution Services through
The microforest at Cedar Creek Public School consists of nine the Waterloo Region Record Readers' Choice Awards.
species and will provide beauty, outdoor education and shade
for the schoolyard. “Winning this prestigious award for the second consecutive
year highlights our team’s ongoing dedication to delivering
"GrandBridge Energy has been a proud member of Sustainable the best service, quality, and reliability to our valued clients.
Waterloo Region for many years. We have enjoyed supporting “This recognition means so much to us, especially given the
the Microforest Program since it began in 2021. The planting at strong competition in our industry. Our success comes from
Cedar Creek Public School is the fourth Microforest planting the unwavering efforts from our team who prioritize customer
event that GrandBridge Energy has funded, and our employees satisfaction and precision in every transaction,” said Knapp
have rolled up their sleeves to participate in all four events," Fasteners in a release.
said Sarah Hughes, President & CEO of GrandBridge Energy.

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