Brett Kissel, fireworks highlight Calgary's Alberta Day celebrations

The recently minted celebration of Alberta Day will bring a festival feel to Calgary's Prince's Island and dozens of communities throughout the province this long weekend. Calgary's festivities will take place on Sept. 2 and 3 with live musical and dance performances in the park as well as food trucks, beer gardens and Saturday night fireworks. Admission is free. Alberta Day, a non-statutory holiday to be observed each Sept. 1 in recognition of the enacting of the Alberta Act that formed the pro