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The official opening of the exhibit took place on July 10, 2010 and speeches started at 1:00pm. The cake cutting and speeches took place in the council chambers adjacent to the museum. The opening was a huge success, having an estimated 100 people in attendance made up of mainly volunteers, community members and invited special guests. After speeches, the cake cutting took place and the museum was opened to allow guests to view the exhibit. As well, the Arts and Crafts Guild opened their doors for viewers while an old time band played in the basement exhibit. As well, a Behind the Scenes Tour was held and, despite the rain, Cemetery Tours went on.

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Eleanor Pydde Giving Speech at the Exhibit Opening
July 10, 2010
Millet and District Museum and Archives

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Eleanor Pydde Town Councilor Representative of the Millet and District Historical Society did the opening speech and was the emcee for the speeches. Eleanor's speech included a letter written by Past Historical Society President, Muriel Wilson, and a letter of congratulations from Blaine Calkins, MP for Wetaskiwin.

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Verlyn Olson, MLA Wetaskiwin-Camrose Constituency giving Speech at Exhibit Opening
July 10, 2010
Millet and District Museum and Archives

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Verlyn Olson, MLA Wetaskiwin-Camrose Constituency extended congratulations and talked about the successes of the museum.

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David Gursky, Millet Mayor, giving Speech at the Exhibit Opening
July 10, 2010
Millet and District Museum and Archives

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David Gursky, Mayor of Millet, talked about the harmonious relationship between the museum and the community and how visitors to the museum have respect and loyalty, which keeps them coming back.

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Wayne Meyers, Councillor for County of Wetaskiwin, giving Speech at Exhibit Opening
July 10, 2010
Millet and District Museum and Archives

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Wayne Meyers, Councillor for the County of Wetaskiwin, is proud to have the museum in his district and congratulates everyone for their hard work.

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Lucie Heins, Alberta Museum Associate Representative, making Speech at Exhibit Opening
July 10, 2010
Millet and District Museum and Archives

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Lucie Heins, representative from the AMA , talks about the success of the museum in completing AMA projects and that it was due to this drive and willingness that the museum has achieved excellence.

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Michael Gourlie, Archives Society of Alberta Representative, making Speech at Exhibit Opening
July 10, 2010
Millet and District Museum and Archives

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Michael Gourlie, representative for the Archives Society of Alberta, discussed how the museum is one of the leaders in small archives and an example of what others can achieve.

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Diana Anderson, Exhibit Contractor, making Speech at Exhibit Opening
July 10, 2010
Millet and District Museum and Archives

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