SURREY — What does being Canadian mean to you?
The City of Surrey wants people to share such stories as part of a new Canada 150 contest.
"Stories may include interesting family history, unique experiences, or how residents see Canadian values reflected in our community," the city says. "Creativity is encouraged. Entries will be accepted in writing, video, photos or original artwork."
Prizes include weekly $150 VISA gift cards to be drawn. One grand-prize winner will be drawn from all entries for a VIP ‘meet and greet’ with Hedley at Surrey Canada Day, on July 1 at Bill Reid Millennium Amphitheatre in Cloverdale.
The contest runs from Feb. 27 to June 11. For entry guidelines and contest details, visit www.surrey.ca/canada150.
Contest entries can be submitted in the following ways:
- City of Surrey Facebook or Instagram accounts (mention @thecityofsurrey and include the hashtag #SurreyCanada150)
- Email canada150@surrey.ca
- Mail to City of Surrey, attention Surrey Web Team, 13450 104th Avenue, Surrey, BC, V3T 1V8
- Drop off at one of two locations: City Hall or Surrey Museum
• Meanwhile, with the country’s 150th birthday coming, Historic Stewart Farm is asking Surrey residents to share their personal symbols of what Canada means to them. The South Surrey historic site plans to gather artifacts to help shape an exhibit celebrating Canada. Staff are interested in collecting and displaying a vast array of Canadiana artifacts, from hockey sticks, memorabilia, photos or anything else that may represent Canada to the people of Surrey.
The exhibit will debut on April 22 and remain on display until early September.
To lend an artifact for display, contact curator Jerrilin Spence at stewartfarm@surrey.ca or 604-591-4798 by April 1.
-Now staff