Nanton is about to get a taste of Hollywood.
A feature film will be shooting scenes in town on June 10 and 11, according to a Facebook post shared by the Town of Nanton on Monday morning (June 2).
Filming will take place:
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On 19 Avenue (between 24 Street and Highway 533) from 2 p.m. on June 10 until 3 a.m. on June 11.
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On both the northbound and southbound lanes of Highway 2 (between 15 Street and 28 Street) from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. on June 11.
To support the production, 19 Avenue will be closed to through traffic during the shoot, with access limited to local traffic only.
Parking will be restricted from 6 p.m. on Monday, June 9 until 6 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11 in the following areas:
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Both sides of 19 Street (between Highway 2 North and the laneway west of Highway 2 North)
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South side of 20 Street (between the laneway west of Highway 2 North and Highway 2 North)
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West side of Highway 2 North (between 20 Street and the laneway east of 20 Street)
Traffic control will be in place on Highway 2 with the help of Peace Officers, and drivers are asked to use extra caution.
The Town of Nanton expressed appreciation for residents’ patience and support as the community takes another turn in the spotlight.