Celebrate the Centennial at the Frank Slide

Celebrate Alberta's 100th birthday with music, dancing, stories, cowboy poetry and science activities at the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre from September 1 to 5, 2005. This five-day festival includes an entertaining Centennial Chautauqua and Carniville of Wonders, a Science Alberta exhibition.

A chautauqua is a travelling exhibit featuring lectures, plays and musical performances. This type of entertainment was very popular in the Canadian prairies during the late 1800s and early 1900s. The centre is paying tribute to this historical genre by presenting the best of the summer's interpretive programs such as On the Edge of Destruction - the Frank Slide Story. The Centennial Chautauqua also includes Alberta and western songs, poetry, skits and comedy.

Carniville of Wonders teaches visitors about the science in their everyday lives. From investigating a pulley system and creating huge bubbles to seeing the world through the eyes of a bug, this exhibit will entertain and fascinate children, youth and families. There is also an opportunity to meet with the scientists working on the new monitoring project on Turtle Mountain. Join them in the theatre as they discuss the past, present and future of Turtle Mountain.

The centre is located 1.5 kilometres off Highway 3 in the Municipality of Crowsnest Pass, in southwestern Alberta. It is one of 18 provincial historic sites and museums operated by Alberta Community Development. Admission is $6.50 for adults, $5.50 for seniors, $15 for families and $3 for youth ages 7-17. Children 6 and under are admitted free. The centre is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. until September 14, 2005.

For more information, visit www.frankslide.com or call toll-free 310-0000, then (403) 562-7388.