Media Availability: Great Plains Recreation Facility "handing over the keys" announcement

Media are invited to attend an announcement for the opening of the Great Plains Recreation Facility on Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 2 p.m. The new facility is the second to open as part of a city-wide strategy to improve the availability of recreation opportunities in underserved areas of Calgary and will attract ice sport enthusiasts from across the city.

Funded in part by the Government of Alberta Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI), this work is part of The City’s commitment to provide great public spaces where Calgarians can connect and be active.

WHO: Mayor Naheed Nenshi

President and CEO of Canlan Ice Sport, Joey St-Aubin

Director of Calgary Recreation, Kyle Ripley

WHERE: Great Plains Recreation Facility, 5749 76 Ave. S.E.

WHEN: 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 6

PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES: Following the speeches, there will be a photo opportunity and media scrum. Guided tours of the facility will also be available.

For more information, please visit calgary.ca/newreccentres.

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