Public Service Announcement

100th Anniversary of the Memorial Tower

(Wednesday, October 1, 2008) - On Thursday, October 2, 2008, at 6:30 PM, a ceremony will be held to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the laying of the first cornerstone of the Memorial Tower in Sir Sandford Fleming Park. The Tower was built to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the initial meeting of Nova Scotia's First Assembly on October 2, 1758.

Mayor Peter Kelly, Councillor Linda Mosher, District 17 - Purcell's Cove/Armdale, and Dr. Brian Cuthbertson will be on hand to give remarks. The Memorial Tower will be lit on the exterior for three hours to visually commemorate this historic milestone in our democratic history.

What:    100th Anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone of the  Memorial       Tower

Where:   Sir Sandford Fleming Park, Dingle Road, Halifax

When:    Thursday, October 2, 2008, at 6:30 PM

"We invite everyone to come out to this event and help us commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Tower and its significance in our history," says Councillor Linda Mosher.

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Contact:
Councillor Linda Mosher
District 17 - Purcell's Cove/Armdale
477-8618/476-4117