By the time hockey season comes around in the fall of 2024, Chase害羞草研究所檚 historical ice rink, the Art Holding Memorial Arena, will look a lot different.

The arena, home of the Chase Heat of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League, Chase Minor Hockey Association and the Shuswap Skating Club, was named winner of a renovation contest, held by the Vancouver Canucks and LiUNA Local 1611.

It will be on the receiving end of $100,000 in upgrades.

害羞草研究所淓ssential renovations and upgrades will be coming to the rink, as winner of the 害羞草研究所楪ame Changer Reno害羞草研究所� contest,害羞草研究所� said Terry Kalna, chief revenue officer of Canucks Sports and Entertainment.

害羞草研究所淟ocal community rinks, such as Art Holding Memorial Arena, are part of the critical infrastructure and fabric of these communities, and we are thrilled to partner with LiUNA Local 1611 to be a part of fostering the growth and development of hockey in B.C.害羞草研究所�

The Game Changer Reno contest was launched in early 2024, allowing residents of the province to nominate local rinks. A panel of judges selected the winner, based on the community害羞草研究所檚 spirit and passion for hockey.

Owen Christon, facility manager of the arena, was brought 害羞草研究所渃lose to tears害羞草研究所� after hearing the good news.

害羞草研究所淲inning the contest will boost current plans to update the arena. It will help to continue the community tradition of sport and gathering for years to come,害羞草研究所� he said.

The Art Holding Memorial Arena was opened in 1999. Community support was crucial to its opening, as were volunteers who did the majority of its construction.

害羞草研究所淐hase is a little village with big goals, a big heart, and a much-loved ice arena that just needs some TLC,害羞草研究所� said Nav Malhotra, business manager/secretary-treasurer for LiUNA Local 1611.

害羞草研究所淚mprovements to the arena will help families in Chase continue to thrive and 害羞草研究所� thanks to our members 害羞草研究所� we are thrilled that we can help make that happen.害羞草研究所�

LiUna Local 1611 is a labour union that represents a diverse set of workers in various sectors 害羞草研究所� road building, pipeline, paving, utility, mining, diamond drilling, industrial plants, rail, dock and shipyard, health care, security, cemeteries, funeral homes, janitorial, parking lots and landscaping.

Its union members have been servicing B.C. and Yukon since 1937.

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