Historic 143-year-old Garneau Tree to be removed for safety reasons

A tree to be removed on the University of Alberta campus has received a fair bit of attention because of its historical significance and its 143-year age — about three times the normal life expectancy.
The tree, known as Garneau’s Tree, is a Manitoba maple planted in the 1870s by early Edmonton settlers Laurent and Eleanor Garneau behind their home. 
Laurent Garneau was one of Louis Riel’s soldiers during the Red River Rebellion and was a prominent figure in the Alberta M&