The Alberta Government in an announcement about the preservation of Alberta's past
EDMONTON, AB (August 26, 2015): More than 60 projects in communities across the Province of Alberta will receive almost $1.5 million in total funding through the foundation's Heritage Preservation Partnership Program. Some of the projects are located right here in Edmonton.
Rail Car in Edmonton
From restoration of a landmark fire hall to an exploration of First Nations impact on the development of Alberta's film industry, a wide array of heritage projects are getting a boost.
By documenting and recording the history of our communities and through the conservation of local historic places, Albertans are bringing the story of Alberta's past to life. Their efforts are helping to create new opportunities while strengthening pride in our communities and our province.
David Eggen, Minister of Culture and Tourism
Among the projects receiving Alberta Historical Resources Foundation (AHRF) funding support are
In Edmonton
- Canadian Pacific Railway Station in Strathcona
- First Presbyterian Church
- Holy Trinity Anglican Church
- LeMarchand Mansion
- Rossdale Power Plant
- James Rutherford House
- Roy Gerolamy Residence
- Athabasca Landing Trail Interpretive Signs
- Publication: Why Grow Here: Essays on Edmonton's Gardening History
- Frank Farley, A Pioneer Naturalist in Rural Alberta (Research)
- Soul of Canada, Doing the Groundwork: How the West Was Built (Research)
- Scholarship, Aaron Daniel Coons (University of Alberta): Application of Non-Intrusive Prospection Techniques at the Buffalo Lake Métis Wintering Site
Elsewhere in Alberta
- Armoury and Fire Hall in Red Deer
- Fitzsimmons Drill Rig in Fort McMurray
- Mission Buildings in Lac La Biche
- Publication about the First Nations involvement in Alberta's film industry: An Oral History on the Importance of Stoney Nakoda Influences in the Last Century
A complete list of grant recipients and projects is available online. The Alberta Historical Resources Foundation assists Alberta Culture and Tourism in promoting public awareness and enjoyment of Alberta's heritage and is the Government of Alberta's primary window for heritage preservation funding.
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