Mosaic 150 Mural complete

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 23, 2016
Mosaic 150 Mural
Fort St. John – The City of Fort St. John would like to thank all those who came out to paint tiles in the
Mosaic 150 Mural workshops. The community efforts have created a mural representing a flatbed train car
with images that are unique to our city.
Fort St. John is one of fifteen communities in British Columbia to be a part of this national project to
celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017.
The city’s mural will also celebrate the 75th birthday of the Alaska Highway in 2017. When completed, this
mural will be connected to a large virtual train comprised of cars made by 150 other Canadian
communities that will make its way across our nation online, through a series of mini videos and pictures.
Progress of the train can be followed on the Canada 150 website: http://canada150mosaic.com/#1
There will be an unveiling ceremony at Canada Day on July 1st, 2017 in Centennial Park, but can be seen on
temporary display at City Hall until the unveiling.
This project has been made possible in part by the government of Canada. Ce projet a été rendu possible
en partie grâce au gouvernement du Canada.
Quotes:
Fort St. John Mayor Lori Ackerman: “This was such an honour for our community to be able to participate in
this national project. We are thrilled with the community contributions that really make a statement about
who we are in our region.”
The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage: “The year 2017 is going to be an inspiring one
that brings people together. Thanks to this project in Fort St. John, the entire population was able to work
together to create this incredible mosaic that reflects who they are. During the 150th anniversary of
Confederation, let’s strengthen the bonds that unite our communities!”
L’honorable Mélanie Joly, ministre du Patrimoine canadien : « L’année 2017 sera rassembleuse et
inspirante, a déclaré. Grâce au projet de Fort St. John, l’ensemble de la population a généreusement uni ses
efforts afin de réaliser une incroyable mosaïque, au reflet de son image. Profitons du 150e anniversaire de
la Confédération pour renforcer les liens qui unissent nos collectivités! »
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Lisa Rowbotham, Community Development Coordinator
City of Fort St. John
[email protected]
250.787.5791
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