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November 4, 2009

Souris Cinema Project

The Kier Gallery is expanding our base of operations to include the community of Souris.
We have acquired the Souris Cinema property on Church Street as well the Leard property
on Main Street in Souris.
The theater was built in the 1880's as a theater by the BIS

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Bill Chandler architect for the project is preparing conceptual drawings and cost analysis.

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The historic Leard building (Circa 1880) once the heart and sole of the community is in need of love.


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Updates on progress will be posted, all comments and ideas are welcome.

Kier

Posted by kier at 12:20 AM

November 3, 2009

SYMONS LECTURE SERIES CHARLOTTETOWN

Today I had the pleasure of attending a talk in the Symons Lecture Series at Confederation Centre of the Arts Homburg Theater in Charlottetown.
Featured speaker, Mary Simon, O.C., O.Q., LLD. Mary Simon is President of the I,T,K
(Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami)
Mary Simon gave us some insight into the history and struggles faced by and facing Inuit Canadians.The accomplishments she has personally achieved are amazing, the accomplishments of the citizens she represents make Canada proud. Thank you Mary for sharing your time with us.
Kier

Posted by kier at 11:24 PM