Alex Decoteau Dedication Ceremony
September 15, 2017
Media and the public are invited to join the City of Edmonton and Mayor Don Iveson at the official dedication ceremony for Downtown Edmonton's newest green space, Alex Decoteau Park. The park is named after Canada's first aboriginal police officer, who joined EPS in 1909. Members of the Edmonton Police Services, the Canadian Forces, the community and descendants of Alex Decoteau, will be on hand for the dedication ceremony.
Date: Saturday, September 16
Time: 11 a.m. - noon
Location: Alex Decoteau Park (northwest corner of 105 Street and 102 Avenue)
Speakers include:
Janice Smith, Director, Exhibits & Programming, Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame
Lt-Col. Jon McCully, Commanding Officer of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment
Police Chief Rod Knecht, Edmonton Police Service
Mayor Don Iveson
Izola Mottershead, Alex Decoteau’s great niece
Pierre Poussin, artist
Photo Opportunity: The new artwork, entitled Esprit, will be unveiled at the ceremony, including short remarks by the artist Pierre Poussin.
For more information:
edmonton.ca/alexdecoteaupark
Media contact:
Lesley Vaage
Communications Advisor
587-594-1159
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