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EDMONTON'S OFFICIAL CENTENNIAL PROTECT Setting a high standard across Canada will he the City of Public Library—a joint project of the Civic. Provincial and Federal Governments. The city's $4 million structure will be officially dedicated May 27, 1967.

EDMONTON EDMONTON CITY COUNCIL CIVIC CENTENNIAL Mayor: His Worship V. M. Dantzer COMMITTEE Aldermen: Chairman: Mrs. A. E. Shelmerdine Vice-Chairman: Mr. Neil Crawford James W. Bateman J. Les Bodic Exec. Director: Mr. J. R. Holgersen Neil Crawford Dr. Ivor G. Dent Directorate Members: Reg. C. Easton Frank J. Edwards Mrs. Una M. Evans Mrs. J. Kiniski 11-i2 of 3Eb2nantorr Mrs. A. Andrckson Mrs. W. H. Schlosser Edmund H. Leger Dr. C. A. McGugan Cec. Purves Dr. M. Weinlos •... 01 G•Matiarft ...M. M... %vim', Aid. J. Les Bodie Mr. W. •P. Wagner Mr. Peter Chapman orr.cc Dr EDMONTON PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD THE Id•TO. Mr. Marvyn Graves CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE V. M DANTZ ER, 0.C. Mr. Barrie Speelman COMONTSKI • LSCPITA Aid. Reg. Easton Chairman: Mr. T. D. Baker Aid. Cec. Purves Centennial Co-ordinator: Mr. A. Holmes Aid. Mrs. Una Evans CENTENARY FESTIVAL EDMONTON PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD January 1st, 1967. SUB-COMM ITTEE STUDENT CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE Chairman: Mrs. A. Andrekson Members: Chairman: Mr. R. Hunka Mr. Murray McDonald To Our Citizens and Visitors: Mr. Hank DeMarco Miss Pamela Farmer EDMONTON SEPARATE SCHOOL Miss Bette Anderson BOARD Mr. L. Campbell CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE Mr. E. Collette Chairman: Mr. H. A. McNeil Our City has an important role to play in cele- INTERFAITH SUB-COMMITTEE Centennial Co-ordinator: Mr. A. Barlage brating Canada's 100th birthday. In the past we have enjoyed Chairman: Rev. Father John McNeil vast development in industry, business, the arts and our human Rev. Edward Rode resources on a greater scale than most other Canadian cities. Rev. S. Shantz EDMONTON SEPARATE SCHOOL Rabbi A. Postone BOARD We have much to celebrate as . This STUDENT CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE brochure, published by the Edmonton Civic Centennial Committee, Mr. Glen Eyford will indicate just how exciting and rewarding 1967 will be for Rev. J. L. Leadbeater Chairman: Tony Pasternak all of us. By looking at the projects and events sponsored by our businessmen, service clubs, organizations, schools and in- dividual citizens you will see "Edmonton on the March". As your mayor I urge you to participate in as many events as possible to ensure Canada's 100th birthday is a most remembered occasion. Happy Birthday Canada.

Yours very

V.M. DANIZER, Mayor.

"Edmonton—Salute to Canada" Is published by authority of the Edmonton Civic Centennial Committee. Events, dates and !Acted projects are subject to unavoidable change. The Commit- tee accepts no responsibility for errors or amissions although all due care has been taken in preparing this brochure. J. R. HOLGERSEN, Executive Director.

WE ARE TWINS

YAW AY4YA 1867 I 1967

The development of a full appreciation of Canada's social and geographical diversities is an important part of our centennial celebrations. When the cities of Hull and Edmonton officially became "Twins" on August 16th, 1965 it was a meaningful act to re-enforce the common heritage and destiny of Canadians and to exemplify the friendships and bonds uniting our nation. ,rociamation Our kind of "twinning" is FUN. It is a learning experi- ence for all, it is beneficial, it is colourful and it is downright ._I e e• rte• ame,e• aftor ay NON 1,1r, HEARTWARMING. Ask any of the 48 High School et. new 'ma adoeNeNNNe. NOW. Name.. ,a1000400e, AWN -he CAN eaelee, hos N students that participated in the "Twin City Student aworaave ea ONNar. ear* or, war.' deaNeere, N Per • eareeta,INI Exchange" in 1966 or any members of the numerous Edmon- Nara ea PAPIA,le. eve.. ton organizations that were treated royally during their visits ....e.r.ANINVe Pao•Ned1 Or are neva ow ameerao• taw Ns Nana* waseae •••••eve, en nee ee maw. Iva ••••,..I. to Hull. Ask the families that have adopted one another • camerae. 0.• ••••••••10.0.14.1•110/ 1,mM. ONO leeNtrIAIF and are exchanging letters, home movies, tape recordings and AYR, NaWe ea er • r ee ora, plan to visit back and forth. Numerous City schools are busy NeWANIN• ea le Gee /Wawa, . • A.1.•••• .1/ moi, preparing all kinds of exchange material and new personal friendships are constantly developing. — Ia. Ow, •I•••,04 Ma 41,1001,1% IVY II In 1967 our respective cities plan an ambitious centen- ▪ der. neaten. aa.ferNII,NaeW er'Ne ye,INN, Nee hovel. nial exchange program which will have a lasting effect on the ▪ 0101.N. CNN. ...Noter eaear.eLee Naar oe wo. Cage, eriNe., la• warm friendship developed between Hull and Edmonton. AV*. ae ...McCrea. Both cities will dedicate similar Brotherhood Monuments. efeeetewle Ne New, sore e•INI IN eve**, Hee Ns, to sehavrera 4.6, MOP OreI in ye • e ereivoNNe nrallawee• a/ CAW.. The colourful drum and bugle band, Les Troubadours, will Awe., ANN/ ewe on1.00.•••••••••••A• 1.• moorases O. ...Wawa

help Edmontonians celebrate Klondike Days 1967. A first pre7nterw.‘""%i% e'.::e4:771•••aee rate jazz band, an eminent young musician, the winner of Ivor *pm,. 4.0 Oa* ...I...or. C.,•• Hull's Strong Man Contest and their beautiful Winter Carni-

val Queen will invade the Edmonton scene at different times it.de during the year. The Edmonton Centennial Singers, our NH, ea, e• eaN • Area Ukrainian Shumka Dancers, Miss Muk-Luk Mardi Gras and Nene oe cree Nee our Centennial Queen will entertain in Hull. Exchanges in- volving senior citizens and a total of 96 high school students will take place. An Edmonton-Hull Rendezvous Day is being planned at and there will be exchanges of visual art, Nara, ea Me Gar , reaenNa of radio concerts and possibly a TV spectacular. m.o.., re 1. co, IllemeNpv. Thousands of Edmontonians plan a trip to Hull when they visit Expo 67 in . It is a great way to develop new and meaningful friendships as personal centennial projects. EDMONTON'S SALUTE TO CANADA Theatre Associates plans to mount at least one special "Salute to Canada- is an Edmonton Festival of Centennial production and also to produce an original performing and visual arts events and sports and melodrama during Klondike Days 1967. recreational activities spaced throughout the Cen- Edmonton Youth Orchestra will stage two joint con- tennial Year. It will portray the unique international certs with the Calgary Youth Orchestra, one in mosaic of our City and appeal to all our citizens. It Edmonton and one in Calgary. The Edmonton concert is a spectacle of sports events and of ballet, drama, will take place in the Jubilee Auditorium on March opera, folk song, chamber music, puppet theatre and 5th. visual arts exhibitions. It means bringing Canadian Edmonton Ballet Company will produce three new Folk Songs to all Edmonton communities and first ballets with original choreography, music, set and class jazz concerts. Equally important it means the costume designed by Canadians. One ballet will be encouragement in forms of grants and commissions to based on an legend. FESTIVAL CANADA our local artists and athletes to stand up and be Edmonton Puppetteers has commissioned a special Festival Canada is a performing arts festival of counted among Canada's FINEST. A brand new puppet play about Alberta Indians. Free performances a size and quality that the country has never seen. Edmonton March will be made available to all City will be scheduled in the new Library Theatre. Sponsored by the Centennial Commission in co-opera- Bands, more songs for our City Choirs will be com- Theatre For Youth will commission and produce tion with Provincial and Local Centennial committees posed by Edmontonians, new Canadian plays will be a special Centennial play suitable for a young it. comprises travelling National and International available to our amateur theatre groups at no cost audience. companies as well as local performances. The follow- and opportunity is given to local musicians to work EXPO REPRESENTATION ing Festival Canada events will take place in Edmon- with world famous artists in workshops. These ton: are just some of the exciting things encouraged with The Ukrainian Shumka Dancers of Edmonton Centennial Incentive Grants from the City of Edmon- will perform at Expo 67 in Montreal from August 1st LES FEUX FOLLETS—Folk Dance Ensemble ton and there is more to be announced in the early to August 4th, 1967. Three performances—Jan. 19th and 20th part of 1967. The Edmonton Centennial Singers will perform FAUST—Edmonton Opera Association The Edmonton Civic Centennial Committee is at Expo 67 during the latter part of July 1967. January 25th and 27th pleased to announce the sponsorship and support of The Edmonton Mounted Square Dancers will the following events: participate in the Expo Rodeo scheduled for October VERDI'S REQUIEM—Edmonton Symphony 1967. Orchestra The Edmonton Chamber Music Society will bring to The Edmonton Lutheran Centennial Choir will University Singers—New York soloists Edmonton the Hungarian String Quartet, January perform at Expo 67 in early July, 1967. March 11th and 12th 4th, 1967. Another world famous quartet, to be named later, will come to Edmonton to teach and per- 2,800 STUDENTS TO VISIT EXPO 67 NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA form in the fall of 1967. The Public and Separate . School Systems are One performance—August 3rd The Edmonton Opera Association will produce the arranging major student tours of Expo 67 in Montreal ANNE OF GREEN GABLES opera "Faust", featuring Edmonton's own Ermanno during summer holidays in 1967. The tours, open to Three performances—Sept. 18th, 19th and 20th Mauro on January 25th - 27th. students in grades 9 - 12 offer a complete, supervised, all expense paid trip for $108.00 per student. Some NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Northern Alberta Centennial Opera Workshop will 2,000 students from our Public Schools and 800 from One performance—Sept. 22nd produce a series of Chamber Operas during 1967. our Separate Schools will be accommodatedi at the LE THEATRE DU NOUVEAU MONDE Folk Music Group will produce a series of half hour Elmvale Expedition Ltd. Camp in Montreal and par- October 5th programs depicting Canada in Song. ticipate in a highly organized experience of a lifetime. NATIONAL THEATRE OF GREAT BRITAIN— All Saints Cathedral Friendship Guild will produce a "Love for Love" selection of Medieval Mystery Plays. Three performances—Oct. 9th and 10th Studio Theatre is commissioning, producing and tour- NATIONAL BALLET ing an original Canadian Play. visit Xp067 Three performances—Dec. 1st and 2nd Yardbird Society plans to script and produce four HOLIDAY THEATRE original plays to be written by local playwrights. Dcc. 1 1 th and 12th CENTENNIAL AND EDUCATION Grade Four: "Edmonton 1867", a teachers' guide to An Edmonton Educational television station will accompanying original photos and documents. start operating in 1967. A series of Educational Tele- Grade Five: "Our National Capital", this is a teachers' vision programs have been scheduled as follows: guide with original documents and photos. Elementary programs Grade Six: "Establishing Our Nation", this is a Grade One: "Canada's Birthday", five programs of teachers' guide with original maps and documents. 20 mins. each. OTHER SYSTEM PROJECTS Grade Two: "Present Day Edmonton", four programs The Edmonton Separate School System has of 20 mins. each. approved some 22 centennial projects. These include: Grades Three and Four: "Edmonton 1867", five pro- Student Exchanges. Grams of 20 mins. each. Teacher Exchanges between the Edmonton Separate Grade Five: "Founders of Canada", five programs of School System and the Montreal School System. Two 20 mins. each. teachers from each City were exchanged in the fall of Grade Six: "Establishing the Nation", five programs 1966. of 20 mins. each. The System has published a Centennial Guide which Our Centennial Twin City, Hull, , one pro- has been made available to all teachers. gram of one hour. A major Centennial Mass is planned to take place in Expo 67, one program, one hour. Clarke Stadium. The Artist of Air Canada, five programs, 20 mins. Special Centennial Trophies will be donated. each. The System is planning a Centennial Elocution Con- Secondary programs SCHOOL PROJECTS test, A Canadiana Centennial Section in the I.M.C. Programming will take place in the following subjects: Library, the production of a 16 mm. film based on the Individual School and Student projects are many Track and Field; Social Studies; Drama; Novel; special Centennial Studies carried out by the schools and varied. Space in this brochure does not allow a Music; French; Biology; Poetry. and the System is encouraging individual schools and complete listing. Most schools plan beautification pro- students to take on special Centennial Projects of grams on school grounds involving items such as tree SPECIAL CENTENNIAL STUDIES their own. planting, rock gardens, centennial symbols on walks The Edmonton Separate School Board is encour- The Edmonton Public School Board will produce and roadways, the erection of a totem pole, construc- aging its schools to undertake special centennial study a Centennial Handbook which will be filled with tion of an eternal flame, flower beds and benches. of the ten provinces, and the North West suggestions and ideas for Centennial celebrations. The Students are creating large commemorative murals in Territories in order to appreciate Canada as a great Board will produce a film titled "Focus 67", which is many schools and special Canada Rooms will house community, to understand Canadians in other pro- expected to run for 40 or 50 minutes. The film will Centennial displays and serve as headquarters for cen- vinces and to develop a true feeling of Canadianism. comprise a composite history of Edmonton. Emphasis tennial activity. Vocational high schools are involved The study of the provinces might be developed around will be placed on the 100 years between 1867 and in creating symbols and sculpture and student art the following themes: 1967. The film will be a documentary presentation of clubs are painting pictures depicting significant events 1. Work and Play. 4. Geography and the introduction followed by ten episodes and in Canadian history. Canadian cooking, "twinning" 2. Community Life. History. epilogue. with schools in Hull, Quebec and a wide variety of 3. Famous People. 5. Ethnic Groups. Student Exchanges, the purchase of original art, exchanges are planned and several high schools are The Edmonton Public School Board has com- special poster preparation, festival of Tr. High School forming Canadian Folk Singing Groups. Several pleted teacher resource units and teaching material Bands and public speaking contests are some of the schools are planning special Citizenship ceremonies concerned with Canada's Centennial. Materials de- other plans. where students, Canadian-born or otherwise, will par- veloped are: ticipate in confirmation of allegiance ceremonies and Grade One: "Canada's Birthday". The unit includes receive a Citizenship Certificate. ten photographs of early Edmonton and accompany- On the fun side,, our students plan a Confedera- ing questions for developing picture reading tech- tion Gala of events ranging from Lawn Parties, Con- niques. federation Balls, Homecoming Days, Dress-up events, Grade Two: Three Children's booklets titled: "Play in Sing Outs, Canadian Food Fairs and Canadian Edmonton", "Transportation in Edmonton", "Work- Fashion shows. ers in Edmonton". These booklets will be used by It is an important fact that the entire student children in the making of albums about mit City for population of Edmonton will be deeply involved in exchange with schools in our twin city, Hull, Quebec. our Centennial and it will likely be an experience they Grade Three: A child's booklet titled: "Edmonton, will never forget. Then and Now". Confederation Train Second Century Week Thursday, March 9 Basketball-9 p.m. The Confederation Train of historic Second Century Week, March 5th to adventure will roll an exciting panorama of Hockey-7 p.m. 11th, is the major centennial program for Swimming-1 p.m. Canada from pre-historic times to the pre- students of Canada's universities, colleges Wrestling-2 p.m. sent onto the tracks at the downtown CN and technical institutes. The $250,000 na- Station on February 23rd. The train will re- tional project will bring together 1,100 Friday, March 10 main open to the public on this site until students from across Canada to participate Basketball-7 p.m. March 2nd at which time it will move to in academic, cultural and athletic activities Hockey-9 p.m. the West side of the Edmonton Exhibition at the campuses in Edmonton and Calgary. Gymnastics-1 p.m. Grounds where it will remain open to the Centennial Interfaith Program The Edmonton activities are scheduled as public until March 6th. There is no admis- follows: Saturday, March 11 Places of Worship in Edmonton will sion charge to the train which will stay Gymnastics-1 p.m. open from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. every join in a National movement of Interfaith Activities during the centennial year which A. SPORTS Basketball-9 p.m. day in the week. Hockey-7 p.m. is without parallel in the history of the (National Intercollegiate Championships) Note: During School Hours on School Days world. The Edmonton Interfaith Committee there are constant organized tours for school in co-operation with the National Interfaith Location: Physical Education Building B. CULTURAL AND ACADEMIC students. Plan your visit for after school Conference has encouraged all churches University of Alberta ACTIVITIES hours or during Saturdays or Sundays. and places of worship to use a Common Location: Jubilee Auditorium Prayer, a Centennial Hymn and a Religious Monday, March 6 University of Alberta Campus A VISIT TO THE CONFEDERATION Proclamation at special Centennial Services Judo-8 p.m. Monday—Opening Ceremonies TRAIN IS AN EXPERIENCE YOU WILL scheduled for January 1st, July 1st and Monday-Saturday—Second Century Seminar NEVER FORGET. Thanksgiving Day 1967. The Committee Monday-Saturday—Fine Arts Festival is also arranging "Open House" at the Place Tuesday, March 7 Tuesday-Saturday—Literary Seminar of Worship of various religious denomina- Synchronized Swimming-10 a.m. tions in order that citizens of a different Judo-8 a.m. faith may gain an insight and understanding of the diversity of religious history, cere- Wednesday, March 8 monies, beliefs and practices. Arrangements are also being made whereby the Public Swimming-10 a.m. Libraries will display Interfaith Literature Wrestling-8 p.m. during certain periods in 1967. Synchronized Swimming-7 p.m.

Voyageur Canoe Pageant Provincial Museum and Archives of Alberta For 100 days, from May 24th to Sep- tember 2nd, Provincial and Territorial teams will race some 3,500 miles via the time-honoured rivers from Rocky Mountain House in Alberta to Expo 67 in Montreal. The canoe was the only means of travel, transportation and communication for the early pioneer and explorer and in a drama- tic and daring adventure these pioneers will be commemorated in one of the greatest organized, human endurance tests in the world. The teams will leave Rocky Moun- tain House on May 24th and arrive in Edmonton May 27th, at 10:00 A.M. Approximately 100 canoeists will participate in the Official Dedication Ceremony of our new Central Public Library Building and be guests of honour at a Special Voyageur Ball sponsored by The Bay. COMMUNITY SPIRIT OF '67!

Modern Exterior Sculpture Dutch Street Organ Centennial Publications The Sterling Coal Valley Mining Co. The organization known as Advantage A History of the City of Edmonton has Ltd. and its President, Mr. C. B. Munson, Through Concord plans to donate an origi- been commissioned by the Edmonton Civic has commissioned a large exterior sculpture nal Dutch Street Organ to the City of Centennial Committee in co-operation with to be placed on the south plaza of the new Edmonton for use in Storyland Valley Zoo, M. G. Hurtig, Publisher, and Commercial Central Library Building. on Playgrounds and in Parades. The Organ Printers Ltd. The author is Mr. J. G. Mac- will be manufactured by the last living Gregor, and both local business firms in- Historical Murals craftsman in Holland. volved are contributing in a substantial The Royal Canadian Legion, Norwood measure to production and distribution. Branch has commissioned a large historic Home for Indian Girls Free copies will be made available by Com- mural for its main auditorium. The Catholic Women's League will pro- mercial Printers Ltd. to educational institu- The students at Strathcona and Eastglen vide a home and house parents for a limited tions and the attractive book will be offered High Schools are executing centennial number of young Indian girls. for sale in Edmonton at a subsidized price murals in their schools. Children's Art Gallery in 1967. The Junior League of Edmonton will A Natural History of Alberta will be Library Fountain sponsored by the Edmonton based North- Weber Bros. Agencies Ltd. has com- make possible the development of a Child- ren's Art Gallery in the new Edmonton Art western Utilities Co. Ltd., Canadian Utilities Traffic Safety Village missioned an interior fountain-sculpture for Ltd., Northland Utilities and the Calgary the foyer to the Library Theatre in the new Gallery Building by providing the furnish- The East Edmonton Lions Club plans ings and necessary technical assistance. based Canadian Western Natural Gas Co. to construct a Traffic Safety Village for Central Library Building. Ltd. 13 Natural History Societies and 22 Edmonton Youngsters. The Village will re- Estate Management Scholarship Kinsmen Village contributing authors under Editor-in-Chief create general traffic hazards found in a Knowlton Realty has donated a The Kinsmen Club in Edmonton is de- Dr. George Hardy will complete the text large city and utilize electric or pedal mini- $3,000.00 scholarship for post-graduate veloping a major, million dollar, sports and which will be complemented by some 150 ature cars for instructional purposes. studies in Estate Management. recreation complex in Kinsmen Park. pages of colour and black and white photo- graphs. The first printing will be offered to Music Scholarship Book Donations the public at a retail price substantially be- The Women's Committee of the Edmon- Bust of Dante 21 Jewish Community organizations will The Dante Alighieri Society will donate low a normal price. ton Symphony Orchestra has established a donate approximately 250 volumes of A History of the Edmonton Separate major Centennial Music Scholarship. a bronze bust of Dante to the new Central Jewish books to the Edmonton Public Library. Schools and their development is a centen- Centennial Noon Hour Theatre Library. nial project of the Edmonton Separate A special centennial treat is in store for The Edmonton Real Estate Board plans $5,000.00 Craft Scholarship School District No. 7. downtown workers and shoppers during the a substantial donation to the Edmonton The Edmonton Branch of the Canadian A History of the Strathcona High School Centennial Year. The NEW INTIMATE Public Library for purchase of books on Handicraft Guild has established a scholar- is being written by a former principal of the LIBRARY THEATRE will come to life the subject of Real Estate. ship fund of $5,000.00 to be administered School, Dr. McInnis. during the Noon Hours with special light The Canadian Polish Congress, Edmon- by the Banff School of Fine Arts. A History of the Queen Alexandra and creative productions a la "Spring ton Branch, will donate outstanding literary School is being sponsored by the Queen Thaw" as well as Chamber Opera and Folk works to the Edmonton Public Library. Fort Edmonton Model Alexandra Home and School Association. Singing. Art Commissioning The Women's Canadian Club of Edmon- Centennial Military Tattoo ton has commissioned a scale model of Fort For a nominal admission price you will The Altrusa Club of Edmonton has com- Military Music, Pageantry, History, be able to enjoy a 20 to 40 minute account Edmonton as a gift to the Provincial Comedy, Fantasy and Variety will fill the missioned a painting for the permanent Museum and Archives. of Edmonton's finest creative talent set in a collection of the Edmonton Art Gallery to Edmonton Gardens from May 11th - 13th, new frame of Centennial Inspiration. The be executed by Calgary artist Jack Korner. 1967 when Canada's Armed Forces present Centennial Noon Hour Theatre is also Jazz Hospital Libraries an elaborate and tradition filled production —the very best from our Twin City, Hull, More Scholarships The Edmonton Area Girl Guides will depicting 300 years of Soldiery with a cast Quebec. The Canadian Daughters' League is establish a Library at the Glenrose Hospital. of some 250 military personnel. The Edmonton Civic Centennial Com- establishing a Centennial Scholarship Fund The Edmonton Jaycettes plan to improve mittee is proud to sponsor this new feature expected to reach $7,000.00. the Library facilities at the Charles Camsell Fort Edmonton Park of day to day life in our great City. The Edmonton Citizenship Council will Hospital. The Rotary Club of Edmonton will re- award three $200.00 Centennial Scholar- construct Fort Edmonton and assist the City Anchorage-Edmonton Exchanges ships to new Canadians tenable at the Bust of Joseph Conrad of Edmonton in developing a new Fort The State of Alaska is also celebrating Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. The Canadian Polish Congress, Inc. will Edmonton Park by co-ordinating efforts of its Centennial in 1967. It is therefore a donate a bust of Joseph Conrad to the Cen- other service organizations interested in fitting occasion to strengthen the bonds of Centennial Cake tral Library. making a contribution. friendship between the City of Anchorage, The apprentice bakers at the Northern Alaska and Edmonton. Exchanges are Alberta Institute of Technology will bake a Teen Expo Sound 'n Color being planned involving student art, com- 1,000 pound Centennial Birthday Cake. The Senior High School Students in Edmon- The Edmonton Movie & Photo Club is mercial displays, gifts and official delega- project is sponsored by the Edmonton Civic ton are working on a major display to be producing a special Centennial sound and tions. Each City will feature an Edmonton Centennial Committee and the cake will be shown in Edmonton and Hull and adopting colour presentation which will be available and Anchorage Day during the year and cut and distributed to Edmonton children its themes from Expo 67. The main theme to Edmonton and surrounding communities work is continuing on other joint programs. on July 1st, 1967. is "Student and His World". at a nominal price. Community Beautification Confederation Ball Community Services The Edmonton Branch of the Alberta Associated Helicopters Ltd. has under- The Edmonton Consular Corps under Registered Music Teachers Association will taken an extensive tree and shrub planting the distinguished patronage of the Honour- The Playground Players will visit give a substantial award for the best con- program at the Edmonton Industrial Air- able 1. Grant MacEwan. Lieutenant- Edmonton Hospitals and Institutions during certo performance at the Festival. Several port. Governor, will sponsor a Confederation 1967 to help the shut-ins celebrate Canada's other special centenni21 prizes will be The City of Edmonton, Parks and Re- Ball on July 1st, 1967 in the Macdonald Centenary. This is a special centennial pro- awarded winners in various categories. creation Department has utilized the Cen- Hotel. This gala affair is destined to be the ject of the Parks and Recreation Depart- The Edmonton Public School Board will tennial Symbol in floral arrangements in social highlight of the year and it will be ment. produce a special centennial Drama Festival various City locations. the largest and most exciting formal ball A group of Folk Singers from the Parks of High School productions in the Edmon- The Federated Women's Institute of Ca- ever held in Alberta's Capital City. Interes- and Recreation Department will visit every ton Jubilee Auditorium on May 9th and nada is planning beautification competitions ted citizens will be able to purchase tickets community in the City with a special Cen- 10th, 1967. with the theme "Making Canada Lovelier". from an outlet to be announced. tennial Production of Canadian Folk Songs The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, as Extensive tree planting programs will and Narrations. a special centennial project, is bringing the take place in most areas of the City spon- Community Hall The Knights of Columbus, Council Melbourne Symphony Orchestra to play in sored by schools and community organiza- The Edmonton Chinese Community 4570, will bring the Centennial to our Edmonton on June 9th. The Edmonton tions too numerous to mention. plans to construct a new community hall as Senior Citizens by concerts, films and in- Symphony Society is also sponsoring the The Interfraternity Council of the Uni- a Centennial Project. formative programs. appearance on August 3rd of the ,National versity of Alberta will donate the manpower The Kiwanis Oil Capital Club of Edmon- Youth Orchestra and the concert by the service of some 400 members to the City of Twirl for '67 ton is providing boys 9 to 14 years of age New York Philharmonic Orchestra on Sep- Edmonton for a beautification project. Miss Arlene Weber has organized a with an opportunity for week-end trips to tember 22nd as special centennial projects. The Edmonton Public School Board group of sixteen Klondike Centennial Ma- Mount Eisenhower Youth Hostel Camp. To The Edmonton Separate School Board plans to develop Nature Trails in Edmonton jorettes as her personal project. The Canadi- qualify the boys must write an essay on Ca- will hold its Centennial Performing Arts ravines and the river valley in co-opqration an Open Champion of 1965 will have her nadian History. Festival on April 18th in the Northern Al- with the City of Edmonton, Parks mid Re- experienced majorettes in most Edmonton The Edmonton Transfer Co. Ltd. and berta Jubilee Auditorium. creation Department. Centennial events during the Centennial Universal Concrete Accessories Ltd. have The Edmonton Allied Arts Council is The official Canadian Centennial Tree Year. made extensive use of the Centennial Sym- sponsoring the appearance of the Fathers of for Edmonton is designated as the May Day bol on their trucks in order to promote the Confederation Memorial Building Trust Tree (Prunus Padus Commutate). School Library Centennial. production of "Anne of Green Gables" on The Women's Press Club of Edmonton Hook Signs Ltd. has donated billboard September 18th, 19th and 20th, 1967. Centennial Parks plans to donate books to each school within space and art work in various City locations The Government of The Province of The Scandinavian Centre Co-op Ltd, is the Northland School Division. to help promote the work of the Edmonton Alberta is sponsoring the appearance of the creating a Centennial Park at their building Civic Centennial Committee. National Theatre of Great Britain with site. Baby Grand Piano their production of "Love for Love" on The Students at the Jasper Place Com- The Edmonton Chapters of the I.O.D.E. Performing Arts October 9th and 10th, 1967. posite High School are creating a "Centen- will donate a baby grand piano for the The Junior Arts Council is sponsoring nial Awards Garden". Music Room in the new Central Public Edmonton's official Centennial Choir, the appearance of the Holiday Theatre on The Victoria Composite High School Library. The Edmonton Centennial Singers, was or- December 11th and 12th, 1967. students are developing a Centennial Park ganized in 1964. It is a mixed choir of some The Edmonton Public School Board will at their school. Centennial School of Nursing 80 voices drawn from various City Public hold a Centennial Festival in the Jubilee The South Edmonton Businessmen's The Edmonton General Hospital will de- High Schools. The Choir is a Centennial Auditorium on November 17th, 1967. Association plans to develop a Centennial dicate its new School of Nursing in com- Project of the Edmonton Public School The Ukrainian Canadian Committee of Park at 104th Street and memoration of Canada's Centennial. Board. It will perform at Expo 67 in Mon- treal and in Edmonton's Twin City, Hull, Edmonton has arranged a series of Ukraini- Drive. Negotiations are underway with the Visual Arts an Canadian Centennial Celebrations spaced City of Edmonton to clear the way for the Quebec. The choir will perform at official throughout 1967. Special musical programs proposed development. Centennial Enterprises Ltd. will commis- centennial functions in the City of Edmon- sion a significant work of art for the Cen- ton during 1967. are being planned to demonstrate the ethnic, tennial Building. spiritual and cultural heritage of the Art Slide Collection The Columbian Girls Centennial Choir Ukrainian ethnic group, and the programs McBain Camera Ltd. will donate a fine The Musae Foundation in co-operation is a Centennial project of the Knights of with the Civic Centennial Committee has will include vocal music, both solo and arts slide collection to the Edmonton Art Columbus. The Choir began rehearsing in choral, of secular and religious nature by Gallery. established a trust fund for the advancement the fall of 1966. of visual art. The Edmonton Lutheran Centennial Ukrainian composers. The University of Alberta, Edmonton, The Canadian Polish Congress. Edmon- Creative Playground Equipment Choir was formed in 1966 and draws its ton will produce a special Centennial Festi- Alberta Phoenix and Tube Co. Ltd. will will commission a significant piece of sculp- members from various church choirs in the ture for the Campus. City. The choir will perform at Expo 67 in val on May 6th, 1967 in the Jubilee donate creative playground equipment to Auditorium. the City of Edmonton as its centennial The Alberta Society of Artists. Edmon- Montreal and will make a friendship tour of project. ton, is producing a special Centennial Desk other Eastern Canadian centres. A performing Arts Revue sponsored by Calendar featuring full colour reproductions The Hudson's Bay Company is co- the Drama Department of the Public School Piano for Library of significant works by members. sponsoring with the Edmonton Allied Arts Board is scheduled for Victoria Composite Heintzman & Co. Ltd., Edmonton, will Special Art Exhibits are being assembled Council the appearance of the Feux Follets High School for February 24th and 25th donate a Gerhard Heintzman Studio Model by the Public and Separate School Art De- in Edmonton on January 19th and 20th, and March 3rd and 4th, 1967. Piano for the new Central Library Building. partments for student art exchanges with 1967. The Strathcona Composite High School Edmonton's Twin City, Hull, Quebec and The Jtinior Arts Council is planning a will present two nights of drama, music and Grand Piano Anchorage, Alaska. Centennial Junior Arts Festival on March dance in a "Concert Canadiana" to be herd The Women's Musical Club of Edmon- The Edmonton Public School Board is 27th and 28th in the Jubilee Auditorium. on February 27th and 28th, 1967. The pre- ton will donate a Steinway Grand Piano to establishing special centennial visual arts The Kiwanis Centennial Music Festival sentations will be open to the public and the new Central Public Library. scholarships. has been scheduled for April 24th to 28th. students from "feeder schools". JANUARY 1 Centennial Interfaith Worship Services TIVE YE Ringing of Bells , Provincial Government Ceremony Edmonton / Hull Twin City Greetings — Radio and TV Exchange 4 Centennial Concert—Hungarian String Quartet 11 Sir John A. Macdonald Birth Date 19-20 Festival Canada — Les Feux Follets 21 Centennial Scandapades 24 Women's Canadian Club — Project Ceremony APRIL JULY OCTOBER 25 Edmonton Opera Association, 8 4-1-1 Centennial Rally 1 Midnight Torchlight Procession, 5 Festival Canada — Theatre Du Centennial Production "Faust" 10-22 All Saints Cathedral — The by High School Students, to Nouveau Monde 27 I.O.D.E. Centennial Ball Hollow Crown Victoria Park 8 Edmonton Day—Ceremonies 27 Edmonton Opera Association, 16-17 Centennial Folk Arts Festival Canada Sing Out 9 Thanksgiving Day—Centennial Centennial Production "Faust" 18 Edmonton Separate School Board Provincial Government Cere- Interfaith Worship Services 28 Centennial Square Dance Centennial Festival monies: 101 Gun Salute, Fly 9-10 Festival Canada — National 28-29 Western Canadian Centennial 21 Edmonton Public School Board Past, Military Parades, Child- Theatre of Great Britain Speedskating Championships "Night of Music" ren's Parade, Cutting Giant 9-14 Premiere Performance of Speci- 22 Centennial Square Dance Jam- Birthday Cake at City Hall, ally Commissioned Play for FEBRUARY boree Etc. Theatre For Youth at 3-12 Muk-Luk Mardi Gras Special 24-29 Kiwanis Music Festival Centen- Special Centennial Commemor- Library Theatre Centennial Events nial Competitions ative Services at all Places of 12-14 Ukrainian Festival 3 C.W.L. Centennial Ball Worship MAY NOVEMBER 16-18 "This Hour Has Ten Decades" 5-6 Ukrainian Festival Highland Games J. P. Corn. High School Cen- 6-7 Centennial Swim Meet—CASA Confederation Ball 1-2 Roland Petit Ballet of Paris tennial Production —Bonnie Doon Pool 9 Fort Edmonton Park Dedication (Tentative) 19-25 Brotherhood Week 9-10 Edmonton Public School Board 20-29 Klondike Days 11 Remembrance Day 23-25 Edmonton Teachers Association Centennial Drama Festival 22 & 29 Square Dance Jamboree 15-22 Young Canada Book Week Centennial Conference 11-13 Centennial Military Tattoo— 17 Edmonton Public School Board 23 Arrival of Confederation Train Edmonton Gardens AUGUST Festival at C.N. Station 17 Citizenship Day 22-25 Edmonton Opera Assn.—Barber 23-1 Mar. Confederation Train at C.N. 3 Festival Canada — National of Seville 19 Citizenship Ball Youth Orchestra Station /2 Victoria Day 24 Federation of Community 5 "Golden Centennaires" Aero- DECEMBER — 24 Empire Day batics Team Leagues; Centennial Ice Show 26-27 Ukrainian Festival 1-2 Festival Canada—National Bal- 26-27 Centennial Conference—Knights 5 & 7 & 9 Banff School of Fine Arts let of Canada MARCH of Columbus 4-9 Premiere Performance of Speci- 2-6 Confederation Train at West /7 Arrival Ceremonies—Voyageur SEPTEMBER ally Commissioned Play— Side Exhibition Grounds Canoe Pageant Studio Theatre 3-4 Ukrainian Festival 1 Provincial Government Ccre- 12-13 Canada Festival — Holiday Library Dedication monies 5 Centennial Concert—Edmonton Voyageur Ball Theatre Youth Orchestra 13-16 World Council of Young Men's 26 Alberta & Edmonton Ballet Co. 28 Blessing of Voyageur Canocrs Service Clubs, International 5-11 Second Century Week—U. of A. Canoers Depart Christmas Fantasy 8-18 "Nothing But A Man"—Walter- Convention 31 Centennial Year Closing Cere- dale Playhouse Centennial JUNE 18-20 Festival Canada — -Anne of monies Production 2-3 Calgary Musical Theatre Green Gables" 10 Special Centennial Convocation 5 Centennial Presentations — 22 Festival Canada — New York —U. of A. Library Theatre Philharmonic Orchestra NOTE: Due to early publication date not 11-12 Centennial Concert—Edmonton 9 Melbourne Symphony—Centen- 24 Lutheran Centennial Rally all special centennial events are in- Symphony Orchestra & Uni- nial Concert sponsored by cluded in this listing. The Edmon- Edmonton Symphony Society ton Civic Centennial Committee is versity Singers; Verdi's Re- not respontsible for any change, quiem 10 Polish Congress — Centennial TICKETS FOR ALL 18 Special Centennial Convocation Ceremony errors or omissions in the above —U. of A. 11- I 7 National Veterans' Week FESTIVAL CANADA EVENTS listing. 20-24 All Saints Cathedral Friendship 19 Centennial Presentations AVAILABLE AT THE BAY For further information telephone Guild—Medieval Mystery Play Library Theatre the Committee at 424-1967 or 27-28 Centennial Junior Arts Festival 23-24 Square Dance Jamboree 422-1969. A. Commemorative Interior Fountain donated by Weber Bros. Ltd. B. The Edmonton Centennial Singers C. Kinsmen Field House—A part of Kinsmen Village

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