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2005 News Releases
December
Premier Klein applauds Albertans' enthusiasm for centennial (statement)
(December 30, 2005)
Alberta's history comes alive with the opening of a 1955 time capsule
(December 22, 2005)
Thank you for the Centennial memories, Alberta!
(December 20, 2005)
Wall of honour celebrates Alberta's 100 Great Kids
(December 6, 2005)
Albertans receive volunteer, centennial recognition on International Volunteer Day
(December 5, 2005)
November
100 Albertans recognized for their contributions to sport and recreation
(November 29, 2005)
Alberta to fund 325 new centennial scholarships across Canada, Klein announces in Ottawa
(November 21, 2005)
Alberta preserves 'trees of renown' for future generations
(Novemnber 18, 2005)
2005 Alberta Tourism Awards Announced
(November 15, 2005)
Elephants among those trumpeting new centennial project
(November 9, 2005)
Alberta's military history to come alive via
Passchendaele
film
(November 8, 2005)
October
On the road again - Centennial Time Capsule tours Alberta schools
(October 31, 2005)
Province provides $70 million to Edmonton Northlands and Calgary Exhibition & Stampede for planned facility upgrades
(October 19, 2005)
Esks, Roughriders announce All-Century Teams
(October 13, 2005)
Edmonton Art Gallery receives $15 million in provincial funding
(October 13, 2005)
September
Esks and Riders square off in Centennial Gridiron Challenge
(September 6, 2005)
Biggest fireworks in Alberta's history cap centennial celebrations
(September 1, 2005)
August
Images of Alberta's centennial fireworks display will not be available from space
(August 31, 2005)
Are you ready for the party of the century!
(August 30, 2005)
Celebrate Alberta Teams to entertain at AlbertaSpirit Party of the Century
(August 30, 2005)
More tickets released for Calgary AlbertaSpirit Gala
(August 30, 2005)
Alberta musical artists take to the road for centennial celebrations
(August 29, 2005)
Fireworks display-of-the-century will light up Alberta on Sept. 1
(August 29, 2005)
Lieutenant Governor invites Albertans to Centennial garden party
(August 29, 2005)
Virtually celebrate the centennial at www.albertacentennial.ca
(August 28, 2005)
Two more stars added to dazzling centennial line-up
(August 27, 2005)
Enjoy free camping on Alberta's 100
th
birthday
(August 22, 2005)
Giant centennial time capsule at Lethbridge Whoop-Up Days August 23
(August 22, 2005)
Giant centennial time capsule at Tourism Medicine Hat August 21
(August 19, 2005)
AlbertaSpirit Gala tickets gone in a day
(August 18, 2005)
Are you ready for the red carpet?
(August 15, 2005)
Giant centennial time capsule at Cold Lake Silver Buckle Stampede August 13
(August 12, 2005)
Centennial Legacies Program commits $400 million to more than 500 projects
(August 5, 2005)
Giant centennial time capsule making a stop at Fort McMurray InterPLAY festival August 7
(August 5, 2005)
July
Calgary couple wins trip to fly back friends during Alberta's centennial
(July 29, 2005)
Get ready for the party of the century!
(July 28, 2005)
Giant centennial time capsule making a stop at Red Deer Westerner Days July 20
(July 19, 2005)
Giant centennial time capsule hits the road to mark Alberta's 100
th
anniversary
(July 15, 2005)
June
Celebrate a Centennial Canada Day in Northern Alberta
(June 29, 2005)
Celebrate a Centennial Canada Day in Southern Alberta
(June 29, 2005)
Celebrate a Centennial Canada Day in Calgary!
(June 29, 2005)
Celebrate a Centennial Canada Day in the capital region!
(June 29, 2005)
Construction begins on Writing-on-Stone Visitor Centre
(June 27, 2005)
Last chance for Albertans to win a trip to fly back family and friends for centennial celebrations
(June 24, 2005)
First 12 Albertans named for Centennial sport and recreation award
(June 23, 2005)
Enjoy summer centennial fun in southern Alberta
(June 13, 2005)
Enjoy summer centennial fun in northern Alberta
(June 13, 2005)
Enjoy summer centennial fun in Calgary
(June 13, 2005)
Enjoy centennial summer fun in the capital region
(June 13, 2005)
Organizations set to nominate Albertans for Centennial Medal
(June 10, 2005)
More than 15,000 invitations sent out to family and friends to celebrate province's centennial celebrations
(June 8, 2005)
Youth to bring Alberta history alive through Alberta Centennial theatrical touring program
(June 3, 2005)
May
Commonwealth Royal Visit Program Change
(May 23, 2005
Alberta Centennial Kick-off Party set for tomorrow at Commonwealth Stadium
(May 22, 2005)
More tickets released for Alberta Centennial Kick-off Party, May 23 at Commonwealth Stadium
(May 20, 2005)
Public urged to use free public transportation to attend Alberta Centennial Kick-off Party
(May 20, 2005)
1939 Royal Visit captured in a one-of-a-kind diary
(May 19, 2005)
Carolyn Dawn Johnson joins line-up for Centennial Kick-off Party
(May 16, 2005)
Unveiling offers window of opportunity for Royal watchers
(May 12, 2005)
Provincial Museum to receive $150 million in funding
(May 10, 2005)
The Provincial Museum of Alberta to be renamed during royal visit
(May 6, 2005)
Alberta's communities embrace the centennial spirit
(May 5, 2005)
April
All tickets taken for Alberta Centennial Kick-off Party May 23 at Commonwealth Stadium
(April 28, 2005)
Her Majesty to join Alberta Centennial Kick-off Party May 23 at Commonwealth Stadium
(April 25, 2005)
Alberta wins centennial hockey challenge!
(April 14, 2005)
Centennial celebration funding boosted by $10 million
(April 13, 2005)
Centennial Hockey Challenge game to be broadcast live across Canada
(April 13, 2005)
Celebrate Alberta's centennial throughout April
(April 11, 2005)
Alberta and Saskatchewan face off in centennial hockey challenge
(April 11, 2005)
Premier to invite Albertans' family and friends to celebrate province's centennial
(April 1, 2005)
March
Industry in Alberta grows significantly in first 100 years
(March 31, 2005)
Centennial Medal will recognize extraordinary contributions by Albertans
(March 8, 2005
February
Make this Family Day a centennial adventure!
(February 14, 2005)
January
Alberta newborns get $500 head start towards their education future
(January 21, 2005)
It's your quarter Alberta!
(January 17, 2005)