Co-op Community Builder Campaign Launch

March 12, 2024

$6,000,000 Co-op Community Builder Campaign Launch for the new CO-OP CENTRE

A transformative gift, for a transformational facility

Meadow Lake, SK – March 12, 2024 – The City of Meadow Lake proudly announces a significant milestone in community development with unveiling the name of the CO-OP CENTRE, a state-of-the-art community and recreational facility nestled in the heart of Meadow Lake. The CO-OP CENTRE will be the central gathering space for multiple recreational, cultural, community and event uses, serving both Meadow Lake and surrounding regions.

This transformative project, is being bolstered today by a generous $3M donation from Meadow Lake Co-op. Of the $3M community investment, $2.5M will go towards the naming of the facility and the remaining $500,000 towards a community match for other donations received through the “CO- OP COMMUNITY BUILDER CAMPAIGN”. This represents a major step forward in the community's journey towards a brighter future. Along with federal and provincial grants, insurance proceeds from the previous arena, and unwavering regional and local support already in place, Meadow Lake Co-op's contribution serves as an inspiring catalyst for further fundraising efforts and community engagement.

The CO-OP CENTRE is the largest community facility ever built in Meadow Lake and will serve a regional population of approximately 8500 people. Boasting an expansive arena, versatile field house, and event centre, this facility will serve our community for generations to come.

"We are proud to support the CO-OP CENTRE initiative," says Caralee Strome, General Manager at Meadow Lake Co-op. "As an active and longstanding member of this vibrant community, we recognize the importance of investing in projects that enhance residents’ quality of life."

In addition to naming the facility, Meadow Lake Co-op has become the campaign sponsor hence the name “CO-OP COMMUNITY BUILDER CAMPAIGN”. This campaign is being led by a group of approximately 30 volunteers from the community and surrounding area with an overall goal of raising $6,000,000 throughout the campaign through individuals and businesses in the region. This gift, to officially launch the campaign, is remarkable and Meadow Lake Co-op leadership’s support of the campaign and community match will bring the whole community together to inspire more giving for this project and future projects in and around the Meadow Lake area.

Mayor Merlin Seymour expresses his gratitude for the support received from the Meadow Lake Co-op and the entire community: "The CO-OP CENTRE represents a significant milestone in our journey towards a healthier, more vibrant Meadow Lake," says Mayor Seymour. "We look forward to seeing the positive impact this facility will have on the lives of residents in Meadow Lake and the surrounding area."

With Meadow Lake Co-op's generous contribution serving as a rallying point, the ongoing fundraising campaign for the CO-OP CENTRE is an opportunity for community members to come together and make a lasting impact. Together, we can build a brighter, more resilient community for generations to come.

For more information on how to support the CO-OP CENTRE or get involved in shaping its future, please contact Tom Gorsalitz or any volunteer on the campaign team.

Or donate here: https://sscf.ca/funds/co-op-community-builder-campaign/

Tom Gorsalitz

306-227-7807

Tom.g@dcgsk.com