Barb Scott honoured with park

Posted Jun 13, 2014 7:21 am.

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A long-time city alderman will be remembered Friday afternoon as dignitaries gather to officially open the park named in her honour.

Barb Scott was one of the longest-serving politicians on the council table representing Ward Eight for 24 years.

According to the city, Barb Scott Park was created along 12th Avenue after extensive community consultation revealed a neighborhood park was needed.

It’s now home to one of Calgary’s newest pieces of art, the Chinook arch.

A ceremony is scheduled to take place Friday at noon, while a community celebration will get underway at 8p.m.

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