Citizens for a Livable Cranbrook Society provides grassroots leadership and an inclusive process, with a voice for all community members, to ensure that our community grows and develops in a way that incorporates an environmental ethic, offers a range of housing and transportation choices, encourages a vibrant and cultural life and supports sustainable, meaningful employment and business opportunities.

Friday, February 20, 2015

Radon Public Forum

Free, Radon Public Forum – Thursday, February 26th 7pm. College of the Rockies

An exciting announcement – with the support of Health Canada, the Canadian Cancer Society is hosting Cranbrook’s second Radon Public Information Forum. The Forum will feature key note speaker, Doug Kladder who is recognized as a leader in radon education and mitigation across North America. Doug is the principal author of the book “Protecting Your Home from Radon in Canada” and is travelling from the United States to speak at the forum.

The presentation will begin at 7pm and an open question period will follow from 8-9pm. Radon test kits will be available for a $15.00 donation. The presentation is at the College of the Rockies in room 250 on Thursday, February 26, 2015.

About Radon: Radon is a naturally occurring gas in the ground that can get into your home undetected. You can’t see, smell or taste radon, and long-term exposure to high levels increases your risk of developing lung cancer. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, only second to tobacco. Radon is responsible for 16% of all lung cancer deaths. The only way to know if your home has radon is to test. Testing is easy and inexpensive and measures can be taken to reduce radon levels. Learn more by attending the forum, or contacting Jenny Byford, Health Promotion Coordinator with the Canadian Cancer Society – 250-426-8916 or jbyford@bc.cancer.ca

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