Frank Slide Interpretive Centre - Blairmore, Alberta (Canada)
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N 49° 36.000 W 114° 23.637
11U E 688302 N 5497420
Located at the site of Canada's Deadliest Rock Slide
Waymark Code: WMPYPJ
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 11/12/2015
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This Grand Opening plaque is located outside the entrance to the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre.
FRANK SLIDE
INTERPRETIVE CENTRE |
OFFICIALLY OPENED
APRIL 28, 1985 |
HONOURABLE
TOM W. CHAMBERS. P. ENG.
MINISTER. PUBLIC WORKS
SUPPLY AND SERVICES |
HONOURABLE
MARY J. LeMESSURIER
MINISTER OF
CULTURE |
HONOURABLE
FRED BRADLEY
MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT
MLA PINCHER CREEK — CROWSNEST
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About the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre:
The Frank Slide Interpretive Centre highlights the rich heritage of the Crowsnest Pass amid the breathtaking beauty of the Canadian Rockies. The Centre is open all year and visitors will be greeted by friendly, knowledgeable staff who will share the fascinating stories of the Frank Slide through dynamic interpretive programs and presentations. State-of-the-art interactive displays and exhibits throughout the Centre focus on the infamous Frank Slide of 1903 - Canada’s deadliest rockslide.
(SOURCE: history.alberta.ca/frankslide/ accessed 12 November 215)
About Tom W Chambers:
Thomas "Tom" William Chambers (born July 7, 1928) is a former provincial level politician from Alberta, Canada. He served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1971 to 1986. During his time in office he served as a member of the Executive Council of Alberta serving various portfolios from 1978 to 1986.
(SOURCE: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Chambers_(politician) accessed 12 November 215)
About Mary J. LeMessurier:
Mary J. LeMessurier (born June 12, 1929) is a former provincial level politician and social activist from Alberta, Canada. She served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1979 to 1986 and sat with the governing Progressive Conservative caucus. During her time in office she served in the Executive Council of Alberta as Minister of Culture under the Peter Lougheed government.
On October 21, 1998, LeMessurier was appointed as a Member of the Order of Canada.
(SOURCE: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_LeMessurier accessed 12 November 215)
About Fred Deryl Bradley:
Frederick "Fred" Deryl Bradley (born September 17, 1949) is a former provincial level politician. He served as member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1975 to 1993. He also served in the cabinet as Minister of the Environment from 1982 to 1986. under the governments of Premier Peter Lougheed and Don Getty.
(SOURCE: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_Deryl_Bradley accessed 12 November 215)