1970

Peace Chapel - Order of the Eastern Star
Greenhouse, Presented by Professor R. Askew of Fargo University and North Dakota Garden Club

1972

Carillon Bells offered to IPG in 1969 from the First Church United

1973

Oscar Solberg was elected as the new President with Reg Lissaman as the chairman of the Board of Directors.  A lagoon and sewage line was installed on the American side by appropriations from the State of North Dakota.  The Royal Canadian Legion constructed a sports complex which included a gym, cafeteria and dormitory facilities.  The United Church in Brandon, Manitoba donated the Arma Sifton Chimes.

1974

The Youth Camp had a number of new buildings.  Two practice huts, multi-purpose building, eleven rehearsal huts, and a new library donated by Mrs. Frances Leach.  The Legion built the equipment building and sports camp office.  The North Dakota Travel Department produced the twenty-seven minute color film, "The International Peace Garden, a Living Monument."  Good Sam Trailer Club donated funds for additional utility hookups at the north campground.  R.O. "Reg" Lissaman presented his lifetime collection of woodworking tools and a workshop designed by him to house this valuable equipment.  Ed Dow replaced Reg Lissaman as Chairman of the Board.

1975

The Wally Byam Caravan Club held their International Rally at Brandon.  As part of their program the Brandon Chamber of Commerce along with the Wally Byam Club presented a sculpture named "Hands of Peace" that was installed in the main pool on the border in the Peace Garden.  The United States Congress authorized $1.3 million to complete the formal garden area.
Hands of Peace

1976

A special event was held at the Garden on the 29th of June when Premier Schreyer and the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba invited the North Dakota Legislature to a reception and barbecue to "Mark the Bicentennial of the United States of America."  The event attended by both Premier Schreyer and Governor Link took place on one of the most pleasant evenings of the summer and was enjoyed by all.  The Premier chose this occasion to pledge his support toward the completion of the much needed water system for the Garden.  The North Dakota Veterans Organization built a tower to house the Arma Sifton Carillon bells.

An infirmary building was constructed at the Youth Camp for the various groups to use during the summer.  Bert Howard retired as superintendent after 11 years and was succeeded by his son, Jack Howard.

1977

A meeting of officials of the Province of Manitoba and the State of North Dakota met at the Garden with members of the International Joint Commission to discuss problems relating to the Garrison Project.  The meeting was attended by Premier Schreyer, Governor Link and members of the Legislature from both Manitoba and North Dakota.  Thus, for the first time the Garden provided a neutral meeting ground for the discussion of differing opinions on this project.  Dr. Eric Putt was named Chairman of the Board.

1978

Dean Mortenson was hired as superintendent.  Plans were started on the development of the formal garden area.  The Fine Arts Building donated by the Richardson Foundation was dedicated, plus the McKellar Picnic Area in honour of the late Earl McKellar.  In 1979, Don Heyes was elected Chairman of the Board.