The City of New Westminster is the latest inductee into the Fraser River Hall of Fame.
Fraser River Discovery Centre has announced the city will be formally inducted into the Hall of Fame on May 18 at Anvil Centre.
“From its very beginnings, the city and the Fraser River have been linked in so many ways – geographically, economically and culturally,” Stephen Bruyneel, interim executive director of Fraser River Discovery Centre, said in a press release. “Over that 100-plus years, the city has supported and protected the mighty Fraser and helped ensure it remains a key resource for everyone in New Westminster, the Lower Mainland and the rest of the province.”
Fraser River Discovery Centre established the Fraser River Hall of Fame in 1991 to recognize and honour individuals or organizations that have made significant and noteworthy contributions to the health and sustainability of the Fraser River, its culture, people industry and environment.
“We are both pleased and honoured to be inducted into the Fraser River Hall of Fame,” said Mayor Jonathan Cote. “Historically, the river has been critical to the development and success of our city. And with our new waterfront vision, that will continue to be the case for the future.”
The Fraser River Hall of Fame celebration is taking place on Wednesday, May 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Anvil Centre. Tickets are $150 or $1,350 for a table of 10.
For more information, including a list of past inductees, and tickets, go to www.fraserriverdiscovery.org.
