families feel valued and supported regardless of their age or stage of life. This approach is central to the Gibbons growth strategy, ensuring that as the community expands, it keeps family-centric values at the forefront of its planning. Promoting community spirit through events is a key tactic to assist this endeavor. Although the community hosts numerous noteworthy activities, its bigger yearly displays are what really set it apart. The second weekend in July marks Pioneer Days, a festival celebrating the Town’s history and future with various events that bring the community together. Gibbons Community-wide Garage Sale held on the second Saturday in September, attracts between 10,000 to 15,000 visitors each year, reinforcing the community bonds while providing a platform for local businesses and residential entrepreneurs to thrive, and the Home Town Christmas Weekend held in November offers numerous festive family activities throughout the weekend including a Light Parade and a Seniors Almost Christmas Dinner and Dance that sells out every year. Separate from its event planning, Gibbons prides itself on fostering economic development through strong partnerships with local businesses. “We’re prepared to work with any [company] that wants to grow.We are very open, and we practice that,”O’Malley says, explaining how the Town maintains several key relationships with local businesses to improve their impact on the community. Notably, Gibbons Motor 169 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 07 GIBBONS, AB
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