Saskatchewan Diamond Jubilee
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Altima Voyageur
N 53° 06.047 W 104° 27.893
13U E 535827 N 5883615
Located in town of Gronlid, Sk.
Waymark Code: WMQA5D
Location: Saskatchewan, Canada
Date Posted: 01/20/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member StagsRoar
Views: 1

As the plaque reads:

Saskatchewan Diamond Jubilee
1905-1980

This cairn marks the spot where on Saturday, August 16th, 1980, in commemoration of the province of Saskatchewan's Diamond Jubilee, the council and secretary of the Rural Municipality of Willow Creek No.495. Together with the RM if Willow Creek Diamond Jubilee Committee officiated at the dedication of a sealed "Capsule of Time" containing artifacts and printed matter depicting the 1980 lifestyle and times of the municipality's residents.

On a suitable date in the year 2030 the Chief Executive Officer of the local authority is hereby authorized to remove the capsule. Break the seal and publisize the capsules contents for the benefit of all those interested in the history of their forbearers.

Rural Municipality of Willow Creek No. 458
August 16th, 1980
Marker placement date: 08/16/1980

Marker type: Plaque on Cairn Adorned With Globe

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