Archive for November, 2011

September, 2012 Quickly Approaching

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

It is hard to believe that construction of the Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre is moving into its fifteenth month and that in another ten months the doors will be opening providing the people of Central Nova Scotia with a new health and recreation centre to call their own.  Throughout the planning process, project staff and volunteers have taken the time to visit comparable facilities around Atlantic Canada and into Ontario. Throughout these visits we were always inspired by the “community feel” within the facilities and the comments by staff and members about how their new Centre has become a community focal point. The hustle and bustle of activity in these centres really puts into perspective what we have to look forward to in September 2012 when the ribbon is cut and the doors are opened to the Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre. (more…)

Truro Bidding for 2013 Fred Page Cup

Thursday, November 17th, 2011

A major hockey event could be coming to Truro if all goes well between now and Christmas.  CoRDA’s Destination Colchester along with the Truro Bearcats and the Civic Centre Committee are ready to submit a bid for the 2013 Fred Page Cup.  (more…)

Truro to Host Nova Scotia Music Week in 2014

Monday, November 7th, 2011

The Truro and Colchester economy can expect a $900,000 shot in the arm when Truro hosts Nova Music Week in 2014.   The town was officially named an upcoming host community at the music industry’s annual awards ceremony in Yarmouth on Sunday night. (more…)

Sod Turning Ceremony - November, 2010Photo FrameAquatic Centre - December, 2010Photo FramePhoto FramePhoto FramePhoto FramePhoto FramePrime Minister Harper's $10M  Announcement - January, 2010Photo FrameMembers of the Project Steering Committee - January, 2010Photo FrameMembers of the Project Steering Committee at the Sod Turning Ceremony, November 2010Photo FrameLower Level Plan Photo FrameUpper Level PlanPhoto FrameInterior ViewPhoto FrameExterior View - front entrance, facing Abenaki Rd.Photo FrameWest Side of the building, aquatic centre exterior - facing the 102 HighwayPhoto FrameInterior View - Aquatic CentrePhoto FrameFundraising Campaign Team - March, 2011Photo FrameProgress on the arena continues - November 2011.  Structure for 2600 seats with walking track above.Photo FrameStructure for 2600 seats in the event arena with the 30 seat sky box above.  November, 2011Photo FrameCampaign Chair, Jon Stanfield (left) thanks the campaign's lead donor, Stu Rath (centre) for his generous donation to the Ignite the Spirit CampaignPhoto FrameJon Stanfield (centre) thanks the team at CIBC and CIBC Wood Gundy for their $100,000 donation to the campaign.Photo FrameJon Stanfield (right) thanks Kevin Pelley, President of Peter Kohler Windows and Entrance Systems for their $150,000 donation to the campaign.Photo FrameCampaign Chair, Jon Stanfield and Kevin Pelly of Peter Kohler Windows and Entrance Systems are shown reviewing the Civic Centre designs.Photo FrameBernice Rowe and Mark Goudge from the Engine Room in Truro present Dave Ritcey with a cheque for $4567 that what raised during an outdoor concert, June, 2010.Photo FrameChantale Hache (centre) and Tim Tucker (right) of the Truro & District Chamber of Commerce are shown presenting Ignite the Spirit Vice Chair, Dave Ritcey and staff, Kathy Sutherland with a cheque for $10,000 in support of the Campaign.Photo FrameKirk Milligan of TD Canada Trust, Truro is shown presenting Jon Stanfield with a cheque for $50,000.  TD's donation is in support of the Centre's pursuit of LEED Silver Green Building Certification.Photo FrameStanfield's Ltd. was one of the lead donors to the campaign with an early commitment of $200,000.  Respresenting Stanfield's for the presentation was (left to right) Andrew Sears, Mike Henderson, Tom Stanfield, Jon Stanfield and Roy Gouthro.Photo FrameGreg Wilkins (left) and Gordon Brost of Scotiabank are shown presenting Ignite the Spirit Campaign Chair, Jon Stanfield with a cheque for $50,000.Photo FramePatterson Law recently ignited the spirit of the campaign with a $50,000 donation.  Jon Stanfield (left) is shown with Dennis James, George White and Sarah Campbell of Patterson Law.Photo FrameNova Enterprises confirmed a $25,000 donation to the Ignite the Spirit Campaign.  Bill Masters (left) and Rod MacKay from Nova Enterprises are shown with Campaign Chair, Jon Stanfield.Photo FrameSteel  arriving on site, July, 2011.Photo FrameOver thirty Scotiabank employees volunteered at the August 5 Blue Rodeo Concert in support of the campaign.  Scotiabank donated $15,000 to the concert.Photo FrameSteel work continues - Sept. 13, 2011Photo FrameConcrete block install begins - October, 2011Photo FrameAn early view of the arena, roof work and seat structure continues.  October, 2011Photo FrameMatt Sullivan(left to right), Dale Saunders and Myles Johnson from Johnson Saunders Chartered Accountants are shown with Campaign Chair Jon Stanfield and Vice Chair Duane Rath during a recent presentation of their $25,000 donation to the Ignite the Spirit Campaign. Photo FrameMillbrook First Nations recently ignited the spirit with a $250,000 donation to the campaign in support of the Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre Project.  Campaign Chair Jon Stanfield is shown with Millbrook council members for the offical cheque presentation.Photo FrameBack of building, facing McClures Mills Rd. November 2011Photo FramePhoto FrameUpper level - top of arena bowl, walking/jogging track and fitness centre.Photo FrameLower level - ice surface, multi-purpose space, community space, aquatic centre and rock climbing wall.Photo FrameA generous donation of $100,000 by Truro businesses Pye Chevrolet Buick GMC, Truro Toyota and Pye Apartments recently Ignited the Spirit of the Central Nova Scotia Civic Centre Project.  Representing the three businesses for the presentation was Garry Pye (left) who is shown being thanked for the donation by Campaign Chair, Jon Stanfield.  Photo FrameThe Skybox and Media Box in the arenaPhoto FrameCheck out the natural lighting in the arenaPhoto FrameThe view from the walking trackPhoto FrameView of the ice surface from the walking trackPhoto FrameThe first glimpse of the walking trackPhoto FrameExterior Siding - what the exterior will look likePhoto Frame

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