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Mayor and Council review options for Forte welcome center; staff proposes regional cultural hub
Summary
At an Aug. 25 work session, council members reviewed a staff report proposing that the Forte welcome center become a regional cultural center run by local nonprofits and museums, with shared staffing and rentable space for nonprofits. The discussion named the Calgary Taylor House Museum and Beta Beach Heritage Area as potential partners; no vote was taken.
The Mayor and Council met in a work session Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, to review staff recommendations for the welcome center at Forte. Moderator, the meeting moderator, introduced a comprehensive staff report prepared by Economic and Community Development and the Finance Department and opened the item for discussion.
The staff presentation outlined a preferred option to “establish a regional cultural center…
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