Fill the Pool Campaign Launches
Having commemorated the sod-turning for Kindersley’s new indoor aquatic centre on July 5, Council is now set to focus efforts on obtaining sponsorship and donations for the $6.6 million project.
The Fill the Pool Campaign will officially launch on Monday, July 10 and will offer a variety of options for businesses and individuals to make financial contributions to the indoor aquatic centre. Naming rights and sponsorship opportunities exist for the building itself as well as the pool components and other equipment contained within.
The 21,000 ft2 facility will boast a Junior Olympics-size 6-lane pool, a 2500 ft2 leisure pool, hot tub, 150 ft waterslide, rock climbing wall, party rooms, and outdoor patio, among other features. Construction is scheduled to be complete for the pool to be operational by October 2018.
Listing of Sponsorship Opportunities
Construction of New Indoor Aquatic Centre Now Underway
Officials gathered at the site of Kindersley’s new indoor aquatic centre this morning to celebrate the ceremonial turning of sod that signals the start of construction.
The 21,000 ft2 facility will boast a Junior Olympics-size 6-lane pool, a 2500 ft2 leisure pool, hot tub, 150 ft waterslide, rock climbing wall, party rooms, and outdoor patio, among other features. Construction is scheduled to be complete for the pool to be operational by October 2018.
The aquatic centre will be constructed on the site of the previous swimming pool, which was closed in June 2014 due to structural issues. Portions of the building will be repurposed within the design of the new indoor aquatic centre.
Members of Council were joined by representatives of the design-builders, Pro-Bilt Structures and Western Recreation, members of the Big Dippers Pool Fundraising Committee, Town staff, and other spectators from the community to celebrate the sod-turning.
“We have all been waiting eagerly for this day to come and I’m pleased to see the work beginning for Kindersley’s new indoor pool,” said Mayor Rod Perkins. “This is a community project in every way, and I encourage everyone to work together in making it a success. The coming months will focus on sponsorship and fundraising while construction is underway.”
Approximately $1.1 million is already dedicated in Town reserves for the project. An additional $100,000 to date has been generated through the fundraising efforts of the Big Dippers. Total cost of the indoor aquatic centre is $6.6 million. Information about sponsorship opportunities will be announced shortly.
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Aquatic Centre Sod-Turning Ceremony on July 5
Join us in celebrating the official breaking of ground for Kindersley's new Indoor Aquatic Centre. A sod-turning ceremony will be held on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. in the lot west of the existing pool site.
All are invited to attend and usher in this exciting capital project for Kindersley and surrounding region. Representatives of Pro-Bilt Structures and Western Recreation are scheduled to join members of Kindersley Town Council and other officials for the event.
Additional information about the Kindersley Aquatic Centre can be found here or visit the Big Dippers Pool Fundraising Committee website if you would like to get involved in raising funds for this $6.4 million project.
Highlights from June 26, 2017 Council Meeting
Following successful negotiation, Council directed the Mayor and CAO to enter into an agreement with Pro-Bilt Structures Ltd. for the design services and work to construct the new Indoor Aquatic Facility. Members of the public are invited to attend the official sod-turning ceremony on Wednesday, July 5 and to celebrate the breaking ground for the project. The brief ceremony will be held at 9:30 a.m. in the parking lot west of the existing swimming pool site.
During the June 26 Regular Meeting, Council directed Mayor Perkins and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Bernie Morton to enter into agreements for two major capital projects:
- Western Regional Landfill
Council committed to funding Kindersley’s per capita portion in the amount of $1,664,996.58 for the construction of the Western Regional Landfill, and authorized the executive committee of Western Regional Landfill Inc. (WRLI) to execute all required construction and operation agreements once WRLI has received similar commitments from other participating municipalities representing 85 percent of the total group population. Council’s resolution also committed to Kindersley’s use of the new landfill for all of the Town’s regular municipal solid waste disposal needs as soon as the Western Regional Landfill becomes available. - Fire Hall
Council directed the officials to enter into an agreement with GVN Structures Inc. to provide design services for the construction of a new fire hall. The services encompassed in the agreement will include schematic, conceptual, architectural, mechanical, electrical and stamped drawings, which will be issued for tender in the fall to construct the new fire hall on Railway Avenue.
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Highlights from June 12, 2017 Council Meeting
Following a delegation by Mater Tasty Concessions owner Jackie Altomare requesting permission to establish a mobile food truck in Kindersley, Council approved the implementation of an On-Street Mobile Food Truck permit fee in the amount of $200 per calendar month, per vendor, which will allow for such operations to take place in designated locations of the downtown area. The permit is pursuant to regulations outlined in both the Licensing Bylaw 45-94 and Traffic Bylaw 15-16, and is in effect on a trial basis until December 31, 2017, after which it will be reviewed by Administration for report to Council.
Subsequently, Council also directed Administration to approve the request from Mater Tasty Concessions to operate a mobile food vending service within Kindersley.
Resident Tyler Bobbee formed the second delegation of the meeting, addressing Council to request a spot zoning change within the C3 zone along 12th Avenue North that would accommodate Bobbee in the construction of a new residential dwelling on his existing property.
Council gave formal acknowledgement of the RCMP Musical Ride Commemorative Regimental Flag, which was presented to the Town of Kindersley as a token of thanks following the completion of the three recent performances by the RCMP Musical Ride in Kindersley, May 27-28.
Nineteen organizations were awarded funding through the Town’s annual allocation of the Kindersley Community Initiatives Program (KCIP) grant, which Council approved at the recommendation of the KCIP adjudication committee. A total of $45,154 will be distributed this year in Kindersley through KCIP, which is made possible through Saskatchewan Lotteries […]
Highlights from May 24, 2017 Council Meeting
Joining by teleconference, representatives of the Safe Places initiative in Swift Current made a presentation to Council to discuss the benefits of the program and the process with which adult volunteers would become designated. Introduced by Councillor Shaun Henry, Safe Places is a community-wide initiative to reduce potential risks to youth and children by encouraging those who coach, teach, or work with youth citizens to become ‘youth certified’ through a series of background checks, education, and training. Administration was tasked with looking into the program further and evaluating whether it would be best championed by a community organization.
Speaking on behalf of Mater Tasty Concessions owner Jackie Altomare who was unable to attend the Council meeting, Town staff members Michelle McMillan, Manager of Community Culture and Relations, and Chanell Brick, Municipal Enforcement Officer, informed Council of preliminary discussions with Altomare to establish a food truck operation in downtown Kindersley. Council was receptive to the idea in principle but deferred any further decision until a future meeting when Altomare is able to attend and discuss.
Council officially acknowledged receipt of the 2016 Waste Minimization Award from the Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council, which was awarded to the Town of Kindersley earlier this spring to recognize the enhancements that have been made to operations at the Waste and Recycle Centre.
June was also proclaimed as Recreation and Parks Month in Kindersley to recognize the ways in which recreation enhances quality of life for citizens of all ages, and also contributes to the health and vitality of […]
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