Alberta government to reopen legislature’s fountains for Canada Day

The Alberta government confirmed construction of Phase One of the $20-million redevelopment of the legislature’s grounds is wrapping up and will reopen the fountain area and pool on Monday. With the new fountain area and pool, the Alberta government said they are safer and more accessible than before, allowing for additional people to enjoy them and create memories. “I’d like to thank the crews who have worked tirelessly to ensure a July 1 opening was possible,” said Alberta Infrastructure Minister Peter Guthrie at a press conference. “Canada Day has been our target for Phase One, but we were actually quite reluctant to state that because Mother Nature doesn’t always agree with projects that are outdoor construction.” As part of Phase One, Guthrie said crews replaced walkways, concrete decks, fountains, and gardens and upgraded mechanical and water filtration systems to meet current building codes and health standards. He added 95,000 feet of cubic concrete was used and poured on the site and 200,000 tonnes of rebar was put in place. Most of the granite used in this area was refurbished from the old fountains. He said the Alberta government “has really done our best here to ensure this is a spot for people to connect, catch up, and to have a little fun in our capital city.” Phase Two will see a river and spray park finish construction in the fall and become operational in the spring. .This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.

Alberta government to reopen legislature’s fountains for Canada Day

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