Fuchsia Dragon | [email protected]
As the bank balance keeps rising, the dream of a new skatepark in Jasper comes closer to a reality.
Plans are drawn up and permissions have been given, all Jasper Skatepark Committee has to do is come up with the cash.
And as Darrell Savage, chairman of the committee, said: 鈥淚t鈥檚 not if we build a skatepark, it鈥檚 when.鈥�
Jasper Skatepark Committee needs to raise $700,000 and has about $16,000 in the bank thanks to fundraisers and donations.
Members have been applying for government grants and have talked to the municipal council in hopes of some financial support - and will talk again at the council鈥檚 November 12 meeting.
One grant, the Alberta Community Facility Enhancement Program, could pay for a big chunk of project. Savage said Banff鈥檚 new $1.5-million skatepark was paid for with the same scheme.
And once the money is raised, the new skatepark will replace the current one in town, between the high school and the activity centre.
A detailed concept design has been created by New Line Skateparks, a Canadian company that has made skateparks in thousands of cities all over the world, following workshops that were held between the committee, New Line and the community to create a design that would work for everybody.
Poker Run chips in
It was Jasper Motorcycle Tours鈥� annual Poker Run on September 28 and money raised this year went to the Skatepark Committee.
The fundraiser saw contestants ride around town in motorcycles and stop at different locations to pick up playing cards, with the person with the best poker hand winning the game.
And in the evening the Legion hosted a dinner, silent auction and live band - Whisky for the Pain.
The silent auction had lots including hotel rooms, dinners, beauty products
鈥淲e had huge donations from local businesses, amazing local business support,鈥� said Candace Broughton, owner of Jasper Motorcycle Tours.
鈥淲e would really love to see more of the community there - it鈥檚 not just for people who ride motorcycles, it鈥檚 a whole town community event you can participate in.鈥�
Jasper Motorcycle Tours has been donating locally from the event for at least four years and gives 100 per cent of the profits to the organizations.
And this year, Jasper Skatepark Committee was selected following an online vote. They received $4,151.
Jasper Motorcycle Tours would like to thank the following businesses:
Jasper Royal Canadian Legion, Evil Dave鈥檚 Grill, Northface Clothing, Jasper Liquor Store & Wine Cellar, IDA Pharmacy, Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria, Athabasca Hotel, Whistler Inn, Astoria Hotel, Marmot Basin, Jasper Skytram, Jasper Rock and Jade, Northface Pizza, The Source, Jasper Source for Sports, Gravity Gear, Bearberry Photo and Canadiana, Lucias Gems & Gifts, Tan on The Run, Bear Hill Lodge, Sundog Tours Co., Mount Robson Inn, Tekarra Color Lab, Ana Lea Candy Lane, Wild Orchid Salon & Spa
Mountain Wellness Day Spa & Salon, Miette Hotsprings, Jasper Park Lodge, Golf Course, Cassios Italian Restaurant, Jasper Home Hardware, Carlton Insurance, Bear鈥檚 Paw Bakery, Bearfoot In The Park, The Grizzly Paw Brewing Company in Canmore, Alberta, Lewcid Ink Tattoo shop in Valemount, BC, Alley Kat Brewing Company in Edmonton, Alberta, Rocky Mountain Roasters.
Phonebook swoop
Members of the Jasper Skatepark Committee have taken to the streets to deliver the latest edition of The 51暗网鈥檚 new telephone and business directory.
Skaters will be going door-to-door and to every business, restaurant and hotel in town.
They will drop off the directories and are hoping to collect some extra donations along the way.
You can give cash to the deliverers, make cheques payable to Jasper Skatepark Committee, or contact [email protected] for more information.
All proceeds will go directly towards the new skatepark.
