The official location of the River of Death and Discovery Dinosaur Museum was revealed at Centre 2000 on Tuesday! Slated to be approximately two kilometers north east of the Town of Wembley the museum will be visible from highway 43 otherwise known as the Alaska Highway. The unveiling of the location makes this long awaited masterpiece more of a reality.
MP Chris Warkentin also made a video announcement that the federal government just granted over $500,000.00 to the project. Tuesday March 2, 2010 was the official launch of the Capital Fund-Raising Program for the Pipestone Creek Dinosaur Initiative. The success of the museum relies on community support along with municipal, provincial, and federal funding.
The excitement surrounding this project is undeniable. The River of Death and Discovery Dinosaur Museum will help Grande Prairie become a tourist destination and promises to drive international attention to our area.
Speakers during today’s presentation included:
Bill Rogan
Chief Administrative Officer for County of Grande Prairie No.1
Wayne Drysdale
Member of the Legislative Assembly for Grande Prairie Wapiti
Richard Harpe Deputy Reeve County of Grande Prairie No. 1
Dwight Logan Mayor of the City of Grande Prairie
Claudia Buck Member, Board of Directors Rural Alberta Development Fund
Jack O’Toole Chair for the River of Death and Discovery Dinosaur Museum Society
Brian Brake Executive Director Pipestone Creek Dinosaur Initiative
There are several levels of support that will be accepted from $50.00 to 1,000,000.00+. There is an amazing Donor Recognition Program. Become a part of the legacy today!
Contact: Brian Brake
Executive Director
Pipestone Creek Dinosaur Initiative
780-567-5584
Bbrake@countygp.ab.ca