Ernest Manning school demolition

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45-year old Ernest Manning high school to be demolished for West LRT. Will the name be transferred to the new site?

Bob Remington column October 16 2008

http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/new ... =4d9fa633-
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(Note: Central Memorial High School is the successor of Central Collegiate Institute, later Carl Safran, next to be the new CBE HQ...)

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After some doubt and concern, the "Ernest Manning High School" name will live on at the new site, opening September 2011.

The existing school at Westbrook will be demolished for West LRT.

Here's the news release:

http://www.cbe.ab.ca/new/ernestmanningname.asp

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Decades of art at Ernest Manning High School saved from wrecking ball
Pieces will be moved to new building

By Eva Ferguson, Calgary Herald May 7, 2010

Art teachers Trevor Goudreau and Erin Field admire some of the work students have installed on lockers in the hallways over the years. Photograph by: Dean Bicknell, Calgary HeraldAs Ernest Manning High School moves toward inevitable destruction to make way for the west LRT line next year, the school is taking steps to preserve nearly 50 years' worth of student art decorating the walls.

Intriguing sculptures, massive murals, coloured doors and lockers and an impressive assortment of wall paintings dating as far back as 1964 pay homage to the school's history and its continuing commitment to student art...

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Beloved Ernest Manning school brick saved from wrecking ball
Manning students took block on tour

By Joe Fries, Calgary Herald August 24, 2010

A well-travelled cinder block with a quirky history has been removed from service at a Calgary school, sparing it from a date with a wrecking ball...

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