The nomination process is underway, and the GACC in Grandview needs your help.
Kraft Hockeyville is back. One lucky community will win $250,000 for arena upgrades and an NHL pre-season game. There is also a $100,000 prize for arena upgrades. There are an additional 11 $50,000 prizes for arena upgrades.
The Grandview Municipality recently received funds from the provincial government to fix its aging plant. The new plant will service the rink and curling rink. Other renovations, including those to the boards, need to be completed inside the GACC.
You could be the reason why the community's bid for $250,000 is successful. You can submit a story, add a photo of you having the time of your life in the facility, and also leave a note. Each note gives your arena one rally point, leaving a photo nets your arena three points, and submitting a story is worth 10 points.
Here is the link.
Alia Marcinkow is the chair of the Grandview & District recreational board. She also sits on the ice plant fundraising committee. She moved to the community nearly 12 years ago, and her first stop was the GACC with a friend.
She was instantly hooked and knew how much the facility meant to the community.
"It was amazing. We got there, and the men's senior team was playing. It amazed me that there were people aged two to over 90," said Marcinkow. "That showed me what the pinnacle of the GACC is. It's a community, it's where people go to have coffee, and have breakfast."
Marcinkow says they also want to improve accessibility so everyone in the community can gather and enjoy. The current nomination process continues through March 1. That's followed by judging, and ultimately, leads to the winner announcement on April 4.
The committee is extremely grateful for your support.
"I always say people move to a small town for many reasons, but they stay for the recreation and activities that are available for families of all ages," ended Marcinkow. "It's a real community hub, and is such an integral part of our community."
You can also react with an emoji to the submitted stories to get the arena an extra point.
