Media Availability: 61 Avenue S.W. Pedestrian Bridge Opening

The 61 Avenue S.W. pedestrian bridge is opening and media are invited to be among the first to experience the bridge’s innovative design at the formal opening on Friday, December 8, 2017. This will include a ribbon cutting ceremony, photo opportunities and interviews with spokespeople from the City of Calgary and Cadillac Fairview.

What: The City of Calgary and Cadillac Fairview grand opening of the new 61 Avenue S.W. pedestrian bridge

When: Friday, December 8, 2017

Time: 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Where: CF Chinook Centre Food Court (6455 Macleod Trail, Calgary, AB T2H 0K8)

Who:

• Brian Malkinson, Member of the Legislative Assembly for the Calgary-Currie area
• Gian-Carlo Carra, Councillor of Ward 9
• Jeromy Farkas, Councillor of Ward 11
• Paige O’Neill, General Manager, Chinook Centre, Cadillac Fairview
• Kerensa Fromherz, Acting Director of Transportation Infastructure, The City of Calgary

Interview and photo opportunities:

• Formal opening of new 61 Avenue S.W. Pedestrian Bridge and ribbon cutting
• Bridge interior and exterior
• Photo and interview opportunities with representatives from The City of Calgary and Cadillac Fairview

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