Media Advisory - Parks Canada's Hometown Heroes program honours Commodore Laraine Orthlieb (Ret'd)

CALGARY, AB, Oct. 11, 2023 /CNW/ - A Parks Canada ceremony is being held to honour Commodore Laraine Orthlieb (Ret'd) as a Hometown Hero for her significant contributions to Canada's naval reserve. Her leadership and dedication resonate with Parks Canada's mission, emphasizing her role in preserving Canada's heritage.

George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, Alberta, will be in attendance on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada.

Parks Canada's President and CEO, Ron Hallman, will also be present to help honour and celebrate this Hometown Hero inductee.

Please note that this advisory is subject to change without notice.

The details are as follows:

Date:	October 13, 2023
Time:	The event will start at 14:00 MDT
	Media are asked to arrive by 13:45 MDT
Location:	HMCS Tecumseh, Naval Reserve Division
	1820 24th St SW, Calgary, AB T2T 0G6

Members of the media who wish to attend the event must RSVP by contacting France Faucher at [email protected]

SOURCE Parks Canada

Information and RSVP: France Faucher, A/Director National Celebrations and Commemorations, [email protected], Tel.: [phone]