GEOGRAPHIC
Names having geographic affiliation, which may include but are not limited
to the following references:
- A neighborhood, community, or subdivision
- An adjacent street
- A noteworthy physical, environmental or scenic quality
- A unique site characteristic or scenic quality
- Proximity to a recognized facility or area
- Topographical or ecological characteristics
HISTORIC
Names having historical affiliation, which may include but are not limited to the
following reference:
- A local or national historical event
- Heritage events
- First Nations influence
PROMINENT INDIVIDUALS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS
Names affiliated with individuals and/or organizations that have been part of the community for more than twenty years, the following criteria will be used to weigh the suitability of the name being proposed:
- Individuals or families having a historical connection to the site (such as a previous
landowner)
- Individuals and/or organizations having a significant contribution to the
community/district in one or more of the following areas:
- Service as an elected representative to the municipality for at least four
terms.
- Long-standing service in a voluntary capacity in community organizations
such a service clubs, cultural groups, unions, ethnic organizations,
community associations, professional organizations, etc.
- Long-standing service in a voluntary or philanthropic capacity or having
made a significant contribution in the areas of agriculture, arts and culture,
co-operatives, education, business or industry, journalism, medicine,
politics, region, science, public service, recreation or sports on a local,
provincial, national or international scale.