CBC Calgary Neighbour Day contest winners announced

Things could get a bit crazy in the southeast community of Radisson Heights on Friday.

That's because CBC Calgary is throwing a party for Cory Ulicny and Rob Morristhe winners of our Neighbour Day contest.

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Ulicny nominatedMorris, who is a single dad.

Even thoughMorris is busy taking care of his four-year-old daughterand working fulltime,Ulicnysayshe still finds time forhisneighbours.

"He helped me replace my roof and install some windows and helped another neighbour dig out a window well and replace her basement window,"said Ulicny.

"All he asks in return is a cold beer andsome conversation."

It was on Monday that Morrisfound he had won the Neighbour Day contest.

Close to 300 submissions

"So it was kind of like a 'blah day.' And when I got home from work and heard that message, it put a smile on my face, and I still have a grin on my face," said Morris.

On June 19, CBC Calgary will host a party in Ulicny'sbackyard for 30 of his and Morris'friends.We'llalso bring along two new barbecues, which we'll be leaving behindfor the two neighbours.

And at the request of Morris' daughter, Kayla, a"juice box." That's right just one juice box.

The event will include a live television and radio broadcastfrom the location in the afternoon.

Village Brewery will be providing refreshments.Food will be supplied by Calgary Co-op.All the invited friends and neighbours who come to the party will also receive Co-op gift certificates. Calgary country singer Matt Masters will be on hand to play a set.

The Calgary Eyeopenerwill be throwing its own Neighbour Day celebration between 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. on June 19. Drop by CBC Calgary on Memorial Dr. N.W. for a free coffee and a treat from ManuelLatruwe Belgian Patisserie and Bread Shop.

CBC Calgary got more than 200 submissions to our contest.We got such great submissions of stories of "neighbourliness" that we thought we would share them with you. Check out our interactive map.