Provincial Projects for Canada's 1967 Centennial

The Alberta Centennial Committee was involved in promoting the Centennial all over the province.

A black and white photograph of a marching band walking down a street.

The parade to City Hall [EA-408-54]
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Provincial Centennial Funding

The Province of Alberta matched the Federal Government’s grant of $1 per resident to distribute for Centennial projects. The Province administered the grants for nearly 400 community projects such as memorials, parks, the restoration of historic buildings, writing books, composing original music, and commissioning artwork.


Funding Breakdown
Federal Centennial Grant	$1,370,369
Provincial Centennial Grant	$1,370,369
Local Sources and Other Grants	$6,000,000
Total	$8,740,738

Provincial Museum and Archives

The Province was also offered up to $2.5 million dollars in matching funds towards a Confederation memorial project. Being the capital city, Edmonton benefited directly from this investment, which was used to build the Provincial Museum and Archives of Alberta.

[Province of Alberta Centennial Bulletin, December 1967-January 1968]
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Promotions

One of the ways that the Alberta Centennial Committee promoted the Centennial included the Centennial Bulletin, a Centennial calendar of events, and the creation of ephemera like bumper stickers.

A a black bumper stick with bold orange and green text that reads: "Celebrate '67 in Alberta".

Centennial Bumper Sticker [MS-385]
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Dominion Day Celebrations

The Province and City partnered to throw a massive birthday bash for Canada on July 1. The event began on the south lawn of the Legislature, followed by a parade to City Hall, where cake was served and the festivities continued.

The following invitation and program are from the Centennial Day ceremony held jointly by the Province and City on the south lawn of the Alberta Legislature.