Free museum admissions during Seniors’ Week

Albertans who are 65 years and up receive free admission to Alberta’s 18 provincial historic sites and museums during Seniors’ Week, June 3 to 9.

These include Rutherford House, Royal Alberta Museum, Father Lacombe Chapel / Chapelle du Père Lacombe, Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village in the Edmonton area and Lougheed House in Calgary.

The free admission is in recognition of this year’s theme for the week, “Creative and Inspirational,” reflecting the spirit of seniors and the many roles they play in all Albertans’ lives.

Seniors’ Week kicked off with a ceremony at the Golden Age Centre in Grande Prairie.
“As grandparents, volunteers, employers, and employees, seniors continue to be leaders in our communities,” said George VanderBurg, associate minister of seniors. “Seniors’ Week is a great time to personally thank so many wonderful Albertans for their continued contributions to building a stronger province.”

As part of the week, a ceremony in Edmonton on Wednesday, June 5, to honour eight recipients of the Minister’s Seniors Service Awards. These awards celebrate individuals and organizations that make a difference in the lives of seniors. Eighty-eight nominations were received this year.

Read the June issue of the Edmonton Senior newspaper to find out about events taking place in Edmonton during Senior’s Week. The June Calgary Senior features coverage of some of the events taking place in Calgary. Information about other events taking place throughout the province is available on the website of the Seniors Advisory Council for Alberta.