The Red Deer Westerner Days Fair certainly had an appropriate slogan this year: "It's a Scream!" Whether it was cries of delight over cotton candy and caramel apples, shrieks of pleasure on the tilt-a-whirl, or yelps of happy surprise at receiving a free CFL, the sounds of excitement filled the air at the event's July 16th opening.

Over 20,000 people came out to enjoy the rides, incredibly entertainment, markets, food and livestock. And even if they didn't win any other prizes at the fair, everyone went home a winner. As the pièce de résistance, Project Porchlight was camped out at one of the main exits handing out free CFLs.

In total, we gave out 2,600 bulbs to people leaving the fair. It was the perfect way to end an already brilliant day: with a smile on their faces and a light in their lives. And maybe even a few last cheers.