July 13 will now be known as Mary Burlie Day in Edmonton, to celebrate the life and legacy of the social worker and activist's contributions to the city. Boyle Street Community Services and MacEwan University hosted an event Tuesday to mark the city's proclamation. Edmonton proclaims July 13 Mary Burlie Day CBC News Edmonton 1:43 July 13 will now be known as Mary Burlie Day in Edmonton, to celebrate the life and legacy of the social worker and activist, known to some as the “Black Angel of Boyle Street.” 1:43"My grandma never judged anybody. Known to some as the "Black Angel of Boyle Street," Mary Burlie moved from Arkadelphia, Arkansas to Edmonton in 1969. (Boyle Street Community Services/www.boylestreet.org)Burlie was one of Boyle Street's first volunteers, and later became a paid staff member and dedicated nearly three decades of service to the community, said Jordan Reiniger, executive director of Boyle Street Community Services.

Source: CBC News July 13, 2021 23:58 UTC