Education
Born in High River, Alberta, she graduated from the University of Alberta with a Bachelor of Physical Education degree in 1953.
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Margaret Southern
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She joined the University of Calgary in her early career, becoming the first female physical education instructor on that campus. The Southerns opened Spruce Meadows in 1975, a facility that remains an international-grade equestrian sports facility today. Southern has also participated on various business, community and non-profit boards during her career.
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In 1988, she was honoured with her home province"s highest civilian award, the Alberta Order of Excellence, after becoming a member of the Order of Canada the previous year. Within the Order of Canada she was promoted to Officer level in October 1993 and Companion in December 2007 for having "demonstrated passionate leadership and commitment to sport as a professional and volunteer".
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Companion of the Order of Canada Order of Excellence; Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is the second highest honour for merit in the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada.The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is the second highest honour for merit in the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada.