The Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 140 made this park possible. The park was designed by Camrec Facilities, the contractor was Ian Whittaker, and the artist who created the globe statue was Ken Billington. The globe was created with imported Swedish steel. The park was unveiled on 13 September 1986.
Valleyview, Alberta
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DIAMOND JUBILEE PARK
19 LEGION 86
60
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION
VALLEYVIEW BRANCH NO. 140
SEPTEMBER 13, 1986
PRIDE IN OUR PAST
FAITH IN OUR FUTURE
1867-1967-
CENTENIAL OF CONFEDERATION
VALLEYVIEW AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY CENTENNIAL PARK
ERECTED BY THE TOWN OF VALLEYVIEW AND DISTRICT IN PERMANENT
COMMEMORATION OF THE CENNTENNIAL OF CONFEDERATION MIN CANADA IN 1967
CONSTRUCTION WAS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE COOPERATION OF THE
PROVINCE OF ALBERTA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF CANADA.
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Location
Legion Diamond Jubilee Park
4410 52 Ave, Valleyview, AB
Valleyview
Alberta
Legion Diamond Jubilee Park
4410 52 Ave, Valleyview, AB
Valleyview
Alberta
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 55.071856178466
Long. -117.26941891189
Lat. 55.071856178466
Long. -117.26941891189
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globe and RCMP at unveiling ceremony – front view
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front view of globe prior to unveiling ceremony
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