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Calgary is the first of 19 cities in Canada to unveil a three-dimensional “Canada 150” sign to celebrate the nation’s 150th anniversary of Confederation.

The almost 11-metre-long attraction was revealed Thursday at the city’s popular Prince’s Island Park.

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“For Albertans and tourists alike, this beautiful sign delivers an important message. It says welcome, Canada 150 is happening here and now you are a part of it,” said Bardish Chagger, minister of small business and tourism.

“Every single person gets to be a part of our celebration this year, as an opportunity to not only celebrate, but o acknowledge and appreciate how far we’ve come and to reflect upon how much further we need to go.”

The ceremony began with drumming by The Turning Robe singers of the Siksika Nation and a blessing by Blackfoot Elder Leonard Bastien. The land was originally inhabited by the Niitsitapi, known now as the Blackfoot people.