The Lacombe Museum Learning Garden to be located at the Michener House Museum. (Lacombe Museum)

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Funding Support

ECHO Lacombe thrilled to support Lacombe Museum Learning Garden

Jul 7, 2021 | 2:07 PM

ECHO Lacombe Association is happy to announce funding support for constructing the Lacombe & District Historical Society’s Learning Garden.

“Our board is always looking for projects that provide a unique benefit to our community,” said ECHO Lacombe Association Vice-President Jana Fafard, in a press release. “In this instance, we can support something that both recognizes our historical roots and advances downtown revitalization efforts.”

Officials with ECHO Lacombe Association say $18,500 in funding support is being made available for the initiative over the next two years.

“This project will transform our lawn into a space that incorporates a wide breadth of history from prehistoric times to the 1920s,” said Melissa Blunden, Executive Director for the Lacombe & District Historical Society. “This site allows us to enhance our new curriculum-based programming while offering a wonderfully visual and engaging opportunity for visitors. This garden wouldn’t have been possible without Echo Energy’s contribution.”

Fafard is delighted with the momentum Echo Energy continues to generate.

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“Earlier this year, we were able to assist Lacombe Big Brothers & Big Sisters with their activity kits that maintained important programming for children during the pandemic,” said Fafard. “Now, we are happy to confirm our commitment to this great project. It’s always exciting to leverage our funding to help viable community ideas a reality.”

Along with supporting the Garden, Echo Lacombe Association has also funded the World’s Largest Fishing Lure, EcoVision’s Roofs 4 Kids, and the Echo Stage, the host venue for the popular Music in the Park series. It also sponsors local events like the Culture & Harvest Festival, Light Up the Night festival, and the Social Media Breakfast series.

The ECHO Lacombe Association includes representatives from the City of Lacombe, Burman University, the Lacombe and District Chamber of Commerce, and an additional six members from the community at large.

The group seeks to improve Lacombe’s quality of life by fostering a collaborative environment focused on cultivating innovation, nurturing a business-friendly culture, promoting sustainable growth, and creating a safe, inclusive, vibrant, and healthy community.

To learn more about the Lacombe Museum Learning Garden, please visit https://lacombemuseum.com/learning-garden/.

by rdnewsNOW Staff

ECHO Lacombe thrilled to support Lacombe Museum Learning Garden

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