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Curling club replaces roof thanks to city grant

Essa Road club 'fortunate and thankful' to receive recreation and sport community grant
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The Barrie Curling Club, shown in a file photo, has been a local mainstay of Canada's winter sport for more than 140 years. | Ian McInroy for BarrieToday

NEWS RELEASE
BARRIE CURLING CLUB
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The Barrie Curling Club recognizes a $70,000 Recreation and Sport Community Grant from the City of Barrie to support the replacement of the roof over the ice pad at the facility located at 175 Essa Rd.

This grant is a true “win-win,” said Barrie Curling Club treasurer Donna Cooper.

“The grant has been used to replace the old roof and will ensure that curling continues to be available for the residents of the City of Barrie and the surrounding communities.”

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The Barrie Curling Club has replaced the roof over the ice pad thanks to a grant from the city. | Photo supplied by the Barrie Curling Club

The Barrie Curling Club is the only curling facility in the City of Barrie.

Thanks to this generous grant from the City of Barrie, the Barrie Curling Club has been able to replace the aging roof over the ice pad, thus ensuring a playing surface that is free from leaks and regulates the temperature inside the building.

This grant reflects the City of Barrie’s ongoing support for the sport of curling in the area.

“We are fortunate and thankful to have received this support from the City of Barrie. It shows the city’s continued interest in providing top-notch recreation opportunities for people of all ages,” said club manager Melanie Hughes.

The Barrie Curling Club, its board of directors and the 500 members are extremely grateful to have received this grant.

The mission of the Barrie Curling Club is to provide curling leagues, bonspiels and instruction for curlers of all ages from youth to senior, and from all levels from beginner to advanced, and from recreational to competitive play.

The Barrie Curling Club strives for excellence in member satisfaction by offering excellent curling ice, a welcoming lounge, superb kitchen services and enjoyable special events.

For more information, please visit the website at www.barriecurlingclub.com.

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