This release was issued under a previous government.
Canada’s soldiers still serving in Afghanistan are set to return home and the Alberta government is recognizing their service and dedication. Effective today, military families will have free unlimited admission to provincial museums, historic sites and interpretive centres.
“The amazing commitment of our military men and women protects not only our freedom, but the quality of life we enjoy in Canada. Through free admission to provincial heritage facilities, we hope they have an opportunity to reconnect with their families, while learning about and celebrating our province’s past. It’s a small token of appreciation for the tireless work they perform every day.”
From the Oil Sands Discovery Centre in Fort McMurray to Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump in Fort Macleod, military personnel and their families can show their “CFOne” cards to gain free unlimited admission to any Alberta Culture heritage facilities across the province.
Alberta Culture operates a network of provincial heritage facilities including five major museums (i.e. Royal Tyrrell Museum and Royal Alberta Museum), 14 historic sites and interpretive centres and the Provincial Archives of Alberta.
Military families will join the more than 835,000 annual visitors who enjoy programming for all ages at Alberta’s provincial heritage facilities. Through exhibits ranging from fossils to farming, it’s a chance for military families to connect and share in the story of Alberta and its people.
Under the Building Alberta Plan, our government is investing in families and communities, living within our means, and opening new markets for Alberta's resources to ensure we're able to fund the services Albertans told us matter most to them. We will continue to deliver the responsible change Albertans voted for.
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Editors Note: Title corrected for clarification on Mar 12 at 2:40pm. Information on CFOne cards added Mar 19 at 3:20pm.