Signs are pointing to Armstrong’s newly formed sister city committee being very involved.
The committee, which will oversee projects in conjunction with its sister city, the Village of Rathfriland, in Northern Island, is starting off with a small item.
“We will, with the city’s help, erect a signpost on our downtown signpost pole,” said John Trainor, elected chairperson of the committee at its first meeting.
“Pointing east, the sign will say ‘Rathfriland, Northern Ireland’….6813 kilometres.’ We have $1,000 in the budget compliments of the city.”
Jessie Ann Gamble is the committee’s vice-chairperson.
“As well, one of our committee members, Pat Brinnen, and her husband, Ron, are travelling to Ireland this month and will be connecting with members of the Rathfriland committee while there,” said Trainor.
The committee has also discussed a number of possible initiatives including connecting through the schools, involving the IPE and multicultural events.
“We’re also looking at possibly naming the month of March Irish Month in the City of Armstrong,” said Trainor.
The committee plans on meeting every two months or at the call of the chair.
The next fixed meeting is July 14 at city hall and is open to the public.
