Volunteers tackle vandalism to historic plaques – Lethbridge Herald
May 29, 2024
A plaque commemorating a resident’s deeds from years past is now covered in scratches and graffiti – this is what is being fought by volunteers across the country.
The Parks Heritage Conservation Society is made up of more than 50 volunteers. Their goal is to clean, restore and inspect historic plaques in Canada.
Edwin Knox, a former long-time employee with Parks Canada, has recently joined the Conservation Society to help maintain approximately 40 plaques in southern Alberta. This task sends the Pincher Creek resident to locations such as Waterton, Lethbridge and areas just south of Calgary.
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