Ashley Reid is proud auntie to two nieces, six-year old Bianca Reid (pictured) and Scarlett Reid, 5. Ashley sent in this photo after the girls went around their Montrose neighbourhood picking up garbage during spring break. “They were very proud to help clean up their neighbourhood,” Ashley said. “And make the world ‘happier’ as Bianca said.” Submitted photo

Montrose girls are leading by example

As Earth Day nears on April 22, Bianca and Scarlett show how everyday is their Earth Day in Montrose

As Earth Day nears on April 22, Bianca and Scarlett show how everyday is their Earth Day in Montrose

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