This commitment of $180,000 per year will cover operational expenses that relate to planning, construction and administration of the Upper Fort Garry interpretive park.
Mr. Jim August, CEO of The Forks North Portage Partnership, believes this is a natural fit that reflects the historic link between The Forks and Upper Fort Garry. Says August, “There is a lot of synergy between these two sites. Our plan is to ensure that the sites continue to relate to one other to provide the best possible experience.”
Dr. Jerry Gray, Chair of the Friends of Upper Fort Garry is pleased with this contribution. Adds Gray, “We are on our way to developing a world-class site and we can’t do that with volunteers only. This commitment brings a level of professional management expertise to the project that will help us with the day-to-day planning and administration of the site.”
Notes Gray, “We invite everyone to continue to send in their donations. As we move forward in achieving our fundraising goals we’ll be consulting our partners and the public to determine final plans and designs for the interpretive park.”
Donations can be made <a href=”https://www.upperfortgarry.com”>online</a>, by phone or by cheque (payable to Heritage Winnipeg for Upper Fort Garry) mailed to:
Friends of Upper Fort Garry
509-63 Albert Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1G4
Phone: 204-947-5073
For interviews with Friends of Upper Fort Garry, please contact:
Sandra Jones
Jones Communications
Phone: 204-772 – 9267
Cell: 204-296 – 6605