Media Advisory - Canada Lands Company commemorates Calgary's rich military
heritage

TORONTO, Sept. 21 /CNW/ -

What: Canada Lands Company is hosting a dedication ceremony for two major public spaces, Valour Park and Victoria Cross Park, at Currie Barracks in Calgary.  Valour Park commemorates the men and women who served in Canada's armed forces during World War II while Victoria Cross Park honours Canadian recipients of the Victoria Cross during World War II.

The outdoor ceremony will take place on Saturday, September 25 and begin promptly at 11:00 am on site, so we ask all media to please arrive well in advance.

Photo Opportunity:
Remarks will be followed by a series of four ribbon-cuttings with VIPs marking the official opening of the parks.

Canada Lands Company is an arm's-length, self-financing Crown corporation owned by the Government of Canada.  It purchases federal properties at fair market value, improves and then sells these properties in order to optimize their financial and community value.  It also holds and operates selected assets, such as the CN Tower in Toronto.  Visit www.clc.ca and www.cntower.ca to learn more.

Who:	Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, Colonel (Retired) the Honourable Donald S. Ethell, OC OMM AOE MSC CD; Lee Richardson, Member of Parliament for Calgary Centre will speak on behalf of the Government of Canada; and Deputy Mayor, Brian Pincott will speak on behalf of the City of Calgary.
When:	Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 11:00 am Event will end at approximately 12:00 pm
Where:	Access to the venue (for media only):

From 33 Ave SW, turn south on Sarcee Rd SW; head east on Murmansk Way SW, to designated media parking. Note: Site access restricted during ceremony.

For further information:

For more information, please call Gordon McIvor on 416-562-0560 (cell).