Village of Andrew,
Alberta
Mallard Duck
 
Designer:
Unknown
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When Built:
1992
Dimensions:
Wingspan: 23 Feet (7.2 Metres)
Weight: 1 tonne
Construction Materials:
Fibreglass?
Location:
SE corner of Highways 855 and 45 in the Lions Club Park.
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Reason for Building:
The Mallard was built to commemorate the wetland areas
(Whitford Lake) in the district. This area is a popular breeding
ground for mallards.
Additional Information:
The Village of Andrew recieved a tourism grant to construct it from
the Alberta Government. It was built by the local Lions Club.
Information Source:
Finlayson, Dave "Vulcan's Salute to Trekkies Beams in Tourists From
Afar"
Edmonton Journal
April 24, 1999, "dsign" and
Kalyna Country 2002 Visitor's & Events Guide
Picture Source:
DMY
and Doug Perkin's Mom
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Created By
DMY
on September 26, 1998
Last Updated: October 16, 2002
