Heritage Park

• Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope van on display in Calgary: ‘A big part of Canadian history’

  The van Terry Fox used on his Marathon of Hope in 1980 is going on display in the Gasoline Alley Museum at Heritage Park, to promote the annual run raising funds to fight cancer.

  Features

  Sep 7
  
• 48 people celebrate first Canada Day as citizens in Calgary

  The ceremony was held at Heritage Park on Saturday morning and aimed to showcase unity and belonging by welcoming those who just received their Canadian citizenship.

  Canada

  Jul 1
  
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• ‘He was a remarkable man’: Heritage Park honors Chinese-Calgarian grocer with exhibit renaming

  There's a permanent change to a Heritage Park staple to be a more inclusive tourist attraction. In collaboration with Chinese-Calgarians, a significant modification was unveiled.

  Perspectives

  Jan 13
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• Body found in Kelowna park, RCMP say

  'It’s a tragedy to lose a young person in our community. We continue to advocate for the need for increased health and support services in our community.'

  Canada

  Aug 12, 2022
• “That’s really cool!”: New stamp features historic Calgary carousel

  Heritage Park hopes recognition might help attract visitors: "It's one of those things, especially coming out of COVID, that might draw people in."

  Features

  Jul 27, 2022
• City of Saskatoon conducting prescribed fires at 5 parks

  City of Saskatoon officials said the prescribed fires initiative is part of their strategy to enhance and conserve the biodiversity of naturalized areas in parks.

  Canada

  Oct 5, 2021
• Residents on evacuation alert after fire breaks out in Heritage Park in Mission, B.C.

  Local fire officials confirmed almost every available firefighter was dispatched to the scene. There is no word yet on the cause.

  Canada

  Aug 3, 2021
• Heritage Park’s historical village to open for the 2021 season on May 22

  Heritage Park says the site's 127-acre historical village will open for the 2021 season as of May 22 with enhanced COVID-19 safety measures in place.

  Canada

  May 6, 2021
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• Two arrested after shocking video shows Mission, B.C., 13-year-old assaulted on school grounds

  The video depicts two teens kicking and punching a 13-year-old girl at Ecole Heritage Park Middle School on Monday, while others look on and encourage the attack.  

  Crime

  Jan 14, 2021
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• Fingal Heritage Park receives $8,500 donation to support tree planting, Indigenous artwork

  The Estate of Donna Vera Evans Bushell donated $8,500 to the Elgin St. Thomas Community Foundation in support of the Fingal Heritage Park.

  Canada

  Dec 31, 2020