Vandalism at historic Union Cemetery

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Vandalism at historic Union Cemetery

Postby newsposter » Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:51 am

Historic tombstones knocked over by vandals
City's past at risk, says historian

Calgary Herald, Sept 3, 2009

http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/Histo ... story.html

CALGARY- A series of stone-tippings at Calgary's oldest cemetery this summer has some residents outraged over the apparent vandalism.

At least 28 stones have been tipped over at Union Cemetery in the past few months, according to city staff...

Several of the city's most famed residents of the past are buried at Union Cemetery, including Col. James Macleod, who gave the city its name, pioneer black cowboy John Ware and outspoken newspaperman Bob Edwards...


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