Heritage and Museums News Archive
November 27
Royal Alberta Museum celebrates 40 yearsFree screenings, special exhibits and family-friendly events highlight the Royal Alberta Museum’s 40th birthday celebration from December 6-9.
November 22
Royal Tyrrell scientists help discover earliest-known horned dinosaur in AlbertaScientists at the Royal Tyrrell Museum and the Canadian Museum of Nature recently discovered a new genus of horned dinosaur (ceratopsian) that lived in southern Alberta 68 million years ago.
November 16
Historic Clay District set for $2.3-million dollar upgradeThe Alberta government is contributing $2.3 million for the expansion and renovation of Medicine Hat’s Historic Clay District.
November 6
Frank Slide Interpretive Centre to close for exhibit renewalEnhancements to galleries and public areas scheduled for spring 2008 reopening.
October 29
Province invests $190,000 to support Lougheed House operationsHistoric facility joins network of provincially-owned historic sites and museums.
August 14
Royal Tyrrell Museum scientists explore dinosaurs in Mongolia's Gobi DesertTwo Royal Tyrrell Museum scientists are part of a group of 20 world experts exploring dinosaur trails throughout the Gobi Desert in southern Mongolia starting August 20.
August 3
“Doors still open†to Crowsnest Pass festival and attractionsVisitors and residents are reminded that the Crowsnest Pass Doors Open and Heritage Festival as well as other scheduled community events will continue to go ahead even with the recent fire bans and forest closures.
July 31
August abounds with cultural and heritage activities across AlbertaHeading into August, Alberta parks, museums and historic sites are keeping busy with a number of exciting events for people of all ages.
July 24
Storm affects operations at cultural and historic facilitiesSevere weather on the evening of July 23rd have affected operations at two cultural facilities.
July 13
From penny carnivals to garden tours - Alberta's heritage on display this summerConstruction of a $5 million containment and groundwater treatment system is now complete.
May 15
Containment system finalized at Turner Valley historic siteConstruction of a $5 million containment and groundwater treatment system is now complete.
May 10
Province increases funding for museums and historic sitesAlberta's provincially owned museums and historic sites are receiving a $4-million boost to help improve the visitor experience through enhanced summer programming, new and maintained exhibits and the restoration of provincial heritage facilities.
May 2
Rare aboriginal artifacts return home to Royal Alberta MuseumAfter 150 years, Albertans now have the opportunity to view a diverse collection of western Canadian Aboriginal artifacts that will be showcased at the Museum.
April 25
Government boosts funding for arts, culture and recreationThe Alberta Historical Resources Foundation will receive a funding increase of $800,000, as announced in Budget 2007.
