Heather Klimchuk, Minister of Culture & Community Services, Stephan McPhee, Deputy Minister, Barry Day, and MLA Ed Stelmach

Airdrie's outstanding volunteer, 10-year-old Stephen McPhee of Stephen's Backpacks, was honoured at the Stars of Alberta awards on December 5 in Edmonton. Minister of Culture & Community Services, Heather Klimchuk, presented Stephen with his award:

The awards have been given out annually since 2000 to volunteers who make a difference in their community. Stephen is the youngest recipient in the award's history.