NEWS RELEASE

AMA Raises Funds for Habitat for Humanity

(Thursday, October 18, 2007) Held annually, the Association of Municipal Administrators (AMA) 37th Annual Conference for 2007 is being hosted by Halifax Regional Municipality from October 17-19 at the Lord Nelson Hotel. The three day event brings Administrators of all levels from across the province to discuss and exchange information and ideas. With the focus of this year’s conference on the community, it was fitting that Habitat for Humanity was chosen by the Conference Planning Committee as a beneficiary for a silent auction and raffle for their continued work providing affordable housing to Nova Scotians.

Donations were made by: Royal Bank of Canada, Maritime Frame It, Jennifer’s of Nova Scotia, Casino Nova Scotia, Grant Thornton, Home hardware, Lewis Kelly Excavating and Ken – Wo Golf and Country Club.

Representatives from The Royal Bank of Canada will be on hand to present a cheque for all proceeds raised for Habitat for Humanity on the last day of the conference, Friday, October 19, 2007, at 12 noon in the Regency Room of the Lord Nelson Hotel, South Park Street.

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Contact:

Cathie Osborne
AMA HRM Conference Rep
476-8374

Deborah Story
Acting Manager, Corporate Communications
476-8805