Manitoba North Dakota each allot 75-million to International Peace Garden upgrade
The Manitoba and North Dakota governments are each giving $7.5-million to enhance the International Peace Garden that straddles the Canada-United States border.
Premier Brian Pallister and Governor Doug Burgum were on site this afternoon making the announcement, where Pallister also inducted Burgum and the citizens of North Dakota into Manitoba’s Order of the Buffalo Hunt to recognize the governor for supporting Manitoba-based truck drivers in getting vaccinated against COVID-19 in his state.
“Manitoba and North Dakota have a long and rich history of mutual respect and friendship, and Gov. Burgum and his team have been instrumental in strengthening that relationship,†Pallister said in a news release on Monday.
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The garden, located east of Turtle Mountain Provincial Park, will celebrate its 90th anniversary next year, after being established as a memorial celebrating the peaceful co-existence between Canada and the U.S. in 1932.
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To commemorate the anniversary, they’ll open an expanded conservatory and a one-of-a-kind children’s natural play park next year.
“The funding provided for our capital projects are enabling this most unique institution to become a more sustainable tourism destination, educational centre and advocate for peace,†CEO of the International Peace Garden, Tim Chapman, said in a news release on Monday.
The under-10-square-kilometre space also features gardens with fountains, greenhouses and interpretive buildings, along with camping and picnic areas and trails.
Pallister said this was his final public appearance as premier of Manitoba.
He’s stepping down on Wednesday, effective at 8 a.m.
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