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Volunteers hope to revitalize another five hectares of barren land this summer through the Flin Flon-Creighton Green Project. Once likened to magic by Mayor Dennis Ballard, the project sees volunteers spread crushed limestone on barren areas to promote the regeneration of vegetation. "The progress last year was the best year ever," said an enthusiastic Dave Price, project co-coordinator. "You can see from the before and after pictures, it's very obvious that there have been some major changes since previous years." Areas targeted for treatment this summer consist of rock ridges in three locations: near the north end of the Phantom Lake Golf Course; behind the government offices in Creighton; and the northwest end of the Hapnot Lake Duck Sanctuary, commonly called the Duck Pond. Volunteers will also continue treating some of the areas done in previous years. Members of the Girl Guides and Brownies are set to be the first groups to spread limestone this year. They hope to be out by the middle of next month. Throughout the summer, Price will also have the help of local students, who participate in the project through their curriculum, and volunteers from around the community. The project utilizes a technique discovered more than 30 years ago by a team of botanists, including Sudbury, Ontario's Professor Keith Winterhalder. The Flin Flon-Creighton Green Project will be funded this year through the Northern Neighbours Foundation, HBMS, and local businesses. More information on the project may be obtained online at www.greenproject.ca
