Government Celebrates 150th Anniversary Of First Commercial Oil Well In North Am

"The Government of Canada is proud to announce funding under the new Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program for the 2008 Celebrate Committee to organize this anniversary celebration," said Minister Verner. "We are proud to partner with communities to support activities that celebrate local history, arts, and heritage." "It is important that future generations be aware of their origins and of Canada's rich and diverse heritage," said Ms. Davidson. "The local community has worked together to make this 150th anniversary celebration possible, and I am proud to be part of a federal government that joins in that recognition and celebration." ... http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release.do?id=824723

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