October 2, 2024

Clearwater County Receives Alberta Heritage Awareness Award

(Rocky Mountain House, AB) – Clearwater County has been selected to receive an Alberta Heritage Awareness Award for the Nordegg Discovery Centre Renewal Project.

The Heritage Awareness Award recognizes research, publications or public engagement projects that have deepened understanding and promoted greater awareness of Alberta’s heritage. 

The Nordegg Discovery Centre Renewal Project does just that.

This initiative has preserved and revitalized a significant artifact collection. It has also achieved remarkable success in community engagement, historical preservation and cultural awareness.

A grand opening for the newly designed exhibit “Among Clear Waters: Stories of This Place” was held on May 22, 2024.

Throughout its first summer season, over 1,600 people visited the Nordegg Discovery Centre to experience the rich history and stories of the Nordegg area.

It is an honour to have this momentous project recognized. 

Clearwater County administration accepted the Alberta Heritage Awareness Award on September 26, 2024, at the Queen Elizabeth II Building in Edmonton, among other Heritage Award recipients.

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Background:

The Government of Alberta presents three distinct awards under the Heritage Awards Program. The purpose of the awards is to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Albertans to the protection, preservation and promotion of Alberta’s heritage. Learn more at www.alberta.ca/heritage-awards.

Media Inquiries:

Clearwater County Communications

communications@clearwatercounty.ca

403-845-4444