Terrace, it must be said, definitely looked a little rough around the edges. Since 1986, the Greater Terrace Beautification Society has spruced up the town, bringing it in line with the natural beauty that surrounds it. It all started with the annual Garbathon clean-up, a joint project with McDonald s Restaurant, and the installation of more garbage cans around town after the city received litter complaints. At first, there were only a handful of members. Together they formed a nucleus that s remained in place up to the present.
City council supports the society in two ways.
One, it gives the society an annual grant for the Provincial Networking Group s garbage cleanup program in the downtown area. Two, the city assists with projects such as planters and maintenance, and also the irrigation system at the Sande Overpass area. The Rick King Memorial Tree and garden on arena hill. Offered flower tubs sponsored by the city and local businesses. Planted spruce trees on Greig and Ottawa Streets.