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Report of the Turner Valley Gas Plant Resolution Advisory Panel to the Honourable Hector Goudreau, Minister of Tourism, Parks, Recreation and Culture

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The Turner Valley gas plant represents the commencement of the oil and natural gas industry and its material contributions to a prosperous Alberta. The Turner Valley Gas Plant Resolution Advisory... More ≫

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The Turner Valley gas plant represents the commencement of the oil and natural gas industry and its material contributions to a prosperous Alberta. The Turner Valley Gas Plant Resolution Advisory Panel was announced in January 2006 to advise the Minister of Tourism, Parks, Recreation, and Culture as to the viability of the plant as a provincial historic resource and its potential for development as an historic site. The Panel’s recommendations include the recommendation that the Minister consider the Turner Valley gas plant as a viable historic site open to the public for tours, contingent on additional considerations outlined in this report.

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Research to inform : legislative review of the Amusements Act

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This report summarizes research undertaken to inform enhancements to the Amusements Act in relation to both film classification and ticket re-sales.

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Fish Creek Provincial Park: William Roper Hull

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Provides historical background on William Roper Hull and the legacy he has left in the Calgary and wider Alberta community.

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Fish Creek Provincial Park: The Willans family

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Provides historical background on the Willans Family and the Willans Beebow Ranch. Some of the buildings constructed on the ranch still stand in Fish Creek Provincial Park as a reminder to the... More ≫

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Provides historical background on the Willans Family and the Willans Beebow Ranch. Some of the buildings constructed on the ranch still stand in Fish Creek Provincial Park as a reminder to the rugged lifestyle of men and women who have contributed to Alberta's heritage.

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Fish Creek Provincial Park: The Burns Family and the Bow Valley Ranch

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Provides historical background on the Burns Family and the Bow Valley Ranch. The Burns Family owned the Bow Valley Ranch for four generations spanning seven decades until it was finally sold to... More ≫

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Provides historical background on the Burns Family and the Bow Valley Ranch. The Burns Family owned the Bow Valley Ranch for four generations spanning seven decades until it was finally sold to the Alberta Government as a centrepiece for Fish Creek Provincial Park.

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Fish Creek Provincial Park: The spirit of the old west

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Provides historical background on the Shaw Family and the woollen mill they established in Midnapore.

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Fish Creek provincial park : The John Glenn building

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First Nations groups have used the Fish Creek valley for over 8000 years, but it wasn't until 1873 that the first permanent settlers of European descent arrived. At 16 years of age, John Glenn is... More ≫

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First Nations groups have used the Fish Creek valley for over 8000 years, but it wasn't until 1873 that the first permanent settlers of European descent arrived. At 16 years of age, John Glenn is said to have emigrated from Ireland to New York City. After serving in the US civil war, he moved throughout western North America to trade and prospect for gold. In late September of 1873, John and his new bride Adelaide Belcourt settled at the confluence of Fish Creek and the Bow River - making them (along with Sam Livingstone) Calgary's first permanent residents.

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