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Sept. 1 declared Alberta Day

Province to support municipalities in planning and hosting Alberta Day events
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FILE - A campaign worker steams the wrinkles from a large Alberta flag at an event venue in Calgary, Tuesday, April 16, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Alberta’s government is officially recognizing Sept. 1 as Alberta Day to celebrate Alberta’s rich cultural heritage and recognize its unique place in Confederation.

The province says creating one day every year to celebrate Alberta is in keeping with the Fair Deal Panel recommendation to “explore ways and means to affirm Alberta’s cultural, economic and political uniqueness.”

On Sept. 1, 1905, the Alberta Act came into effect, formally establishing the Province of Alberta.

“Creating a new annual tradition of Alberta Day – the day we entered Confederation – will be one way of showing our pride in this amazing province,” said Premier Jason Kenney in a statement.

“Alberta is exceptional in every way. We are the custodians of one of the world’s most beautiful and diverse natural environments. The Indigenous people of this place are an inspiration in how they have overcome great adversity to create an ever brighter future, rooted in their ancient cultures and customs.”

Kenney said Albertans must remember and learn from their history and acknowledge their shortcomings while proudly celebrating our heroes and achievements.

“The pioneer spirit and entrepreneurial culture of Alberta have driven our province to become one of the most prosperous and generous places on Earth.”

The province will host Alberta Day celebrations in Edmonton and Calgary and will support other municipalities in planning and hosting their own events, potentially in conjunction with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.

More details will be shared in the coming months.



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