Dunvegan-Central Peace MLA Hector Goudreau was on hand to help Girouxville museum committee celebrate the grand opening of the Automotive centre June 6. The building will house various items that were not displayed. Currently on display is an old Village of Girouxville fire truck, an ambulance and other historical machines.

Girouxville museum officially opened its automotive building on June 6. THe centre was created to house a number of items that were previously not displayed. Museum board member Terry Paradis says that the centre has been in the works for the last year. "We received just over $8000 (as a grant) from the Alberta government," she explains that the money was received when MLA Hector Goudrea was Minister of Tourism, Parks, Recreation and Culture. "Our board felt that we should build it to expand our regional museum." About 74 people were in attendance to embrace the grand opening of the centre. The building currently exhibits an old Girouxville fire truck, the first ambulance in the area, an old car and various farming artifacts. MLA and Minister of Employment and Immigration Hector Goudrea was on hand to cut the automotive centre's ribbon. "We were very happy that Mr. Goudreau could fit un into his busy schedule," says Paradis. She explains that the ribbon cutting of the centre was a historical moment for the Girouxville Museum. School tours to the museum will continue in June. Business hours are Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum will open on weekends upon special request by phoning 323-4252.