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July 13, 2007 from Penny Carnivals to Garden Tours July 13, 2007 From penny carnivals to garden tours - Alberta's heritage on display this summer Edmonton... Highlighted by Heritage Day on August 6, Alberta's parks, museums and historic sites are once again offering a variety of fun and educational activities for the entire family that showcase the people and events that helped shape our province. Birthday bash at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump (July 22, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.) Come celebrate the interpretive centre's 20th birthday. This multi-cultural event will feature a variety of special activities including performances by the international and aboriginal communities. Admission to the event is free. For more information, call Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump at (403) 553-2731. Edmonton in the Past (July 22, 12-4 p.m.) Celebrate local history during Historic Edmonton Week by visiting Rutherford House. Museum staff will be hosting captivating tours and fun family activities, as you experience the charm of the elegant 1915 mansion. For more information, call Rutherford House at (780) 427-3995. Historic garden tours (July 23 - 27, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.) An event at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, held in conjunction with Edmonton and Athabaska District Historic Festival. Discover planting secrets of the day, a little bit of folklore, and have a visit with a settler or two. For more information, call the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village at (780) 662-3640. Crowsnest Pass Doors Open and Heritage Festival (August 3-6, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.) The Crowsnest Pass will hold its second annual Doors Open and Heritage Festival. Guided hikes, garden tours, cemetery tours and heritage building tours will all be a part of the Doors Open festivities. The Heritage Festival will include special activities at the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre, Bellevue Underground Coal Mine, Crowsnest Pass Museum and community festivals. For more information, call the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre at (403) 562-7388. Ukrainian Day (August 12, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.) Live a day the Ukrainian way at the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village! Everyone is welcome to celebrate all things Ukrainian including "A Taste of Ukraine" Food Fair, Ukrainian Community Showcase, Musical Concert, and more. Visit the Historic Village and take in the church services, memorial services and Centenary Pioneer celebrations. For more information, call the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village at (780) 662-3640. Old-time Penny Carnival (August 19, 12-4 p.m.) Bring your pennies and your family to Rutherford House for the annual Penny Carnival. Complete with a fishpond, penny throw, ring toss and other old-fashioned carnival games, the Penny Carnival will surely put a smile on everyone's face. For more information, call Rutherford House at (780) 427-3995 Friends' Ukrainian music fest (August 26, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.) Come for the music, stay for the food, fun and festivities. Non-stop main stage performances will feature a great lineup of bands with a mix of both new and old favorites at the 23 rd annual Friends' Ukrainian Music Festival. The concert is accented with a visit to the Historic Village, traditional Ukrainian food, Village Market, exhibits and more. For more information, call the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village at (780) 662-3640. Site locations: Rutherford House: 11153 Saskatchewan Drive, Edmonton Frank Slide Interpretive Centre: 1.5 km off Highway #3 in the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village: 25 minutes east of Edmonton along Highway 16. The site is located three kilometers east of the entrance to Elk Island National Park Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump: 18 kilometers (15 minutes) north and west of Fort Macleod on secondary Highway #785 (paved) - 30 - Media enquiries may be directed to: Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump : Quinton Crow Shoe, (403) 553-2731 Rutherford House: Alison Moir, (780) 427-3995 Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village: Arnold Grandt, (780) 662-3855 ext. 1109 Frank Slide Interpretive Centre: Cathy Pisony, (403) 562-7388 To call toll-free within Alberta dial 310-0000. Alberta Government Home | Ministries Listing | Tourism, Parks, Recreation and Culture Home Page | News Releases | Top of Page Send us your comments or questions Copyright(c); 2007 Government of Alberta Return to Government Home Page .
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