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Facility awareness project hailed as success
An innovative project aimed at raising awareness about the new Columbia Valley multi-use facility is being hailed a success by organizers.
“This summer, with the help of a small army of volunteers, we debuted a model of the new community facility at Farmers’ Markets in Radium Hot Springs, Invermere and Fairmont Hot Springs,” explained Justin Atterbury, Chair of the Fundraising Committee and District of Invermere Councillor.
“Having a model that people could look at was an excellent way for us to bring our vision for the facility to the community and allow people to be able to have visualize the new building. I would like to thank the many volunteers who volunteer their time at the markets, as well as the people who purchased tickets,” he said.
In addition to raising awareness, organizers were also able to raise some funds for the facility.
“We held a 50/50 draw which raised over $3,700 for the community facility and on behalf of the Fundraising Committee, I would like to thank the many volunteers who volunteered their time at the markets, as well as the people who purchased tickets,” Atterbury said.
The new facility, located in Invermere, will serve the entire valley community and provide a place to gather with community members, guests and visitors.
This 18,000-square-foot new community facility will seat 500 people with features such as a new theatre, banquet hall, library and roof top patio.
In addition it will provide a facility for high school graduation, rod and gun club, archery, dance, judo and martial arts.
The estimated cost of the facility is $8.5 million, with just over $7 million in confirmed funding. Construction is set to begin in spring 2016.
If you have any questions about the new community facility or would like to contribute through donation or time, please contact Justin Atterbury at 250-342-5271.
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