Heritage Day grants available

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Applications for grant to communities planning Heritage Day activities are now being accepted by Alberta Culture. To be eligible for funding, the community must conduct their celebrations on the weekend of Alberta Heritage Day, August 2, 3 and/or 4, 1986 and must reflect an ethno-cultural and/or pioneer historical theme.

"Since 1974, the first Monday in August of each year has been officially recognized as Alberta Heritage Day," said Mary J. LeMessurier, Alberta minister of culture. "It is very exciting to see so many cities, towns, and villages across the province celebrate Alberta's cultural heritage and pay tribute to those who have contributed to its history. Last year, 47 communities staged activities celebrating Heritage Day."

Cultural Heritage Division and Field Services and consultants will visit communities to assist their planning committee with program ideas.

The deadline for receipt of grant applications is May 1, 1986.

For a Heritage Day grant application form and information on planning a Heritage Day celebration, contact Alberta Culture Offices in: Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge, St. Paul, and Fort McMurray, Medicine Hat and Grande Prairie.