Fifty tourism projects across the province will receive a share of the funding, Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance Randy Boissonnault announced Monday. The money will fund initiatives for communities, attractions, hospitality businesses, museums and events.Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Calgary Herald, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
Brian Desjardins, executive director of the museum, said the funds will go toward accessibility improvements and a 500-square-foot extension that will bring some exhibits out of storage. The Hangar Flight Museum in Calgary is undergoing construction to improve accessibility and add a 500-square-foot extension to bring out some artifacts that have been in storage.Construction began last month and is expected to be completed in the spring.Bridgeland Distillery in Calgary will be given $77,740 in funds to enhance its displays, signage, tasting rooms, tours and digital experiences to show the distilling process.
Excellent news. First class organization and amazing volunteers. They’ll squeeze the best benefit out of every dollar.