It’s hoped a Canada Day fundraiser in Vulcan, Alta,. will help the town get one step closer to building a new Star Trek-themed swimming pool.
The town’s current pool was built in 1977 and isn’t in great shape. Vulcan Lions Club member Ron Markert says it’s leaking and has a soft floor.
“They have a lot of problems with leakage in the pool. They had fixed the liner in the pool numerous times and the staff are saying that it sort of has a spongy bottom, and they think that the sub-material under the pool has shifted or has dropped. The reason for that is because of all the leakage in the pool. The pipes that are connected are all corroded.”
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In total, $3 million is needed to construct the new pool, which will include a Starship Enterprise spray park. So far, the Lions Club has helped raise half a million dollars and has also applied for several government grants.
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In an effort to raise more money, the town is hosting a day-long Canada Day fundraiser. The fundraiser starts at 8 a.m. and includes a silent auction, beer gardens, horseshoe tournament, carnival games, live music and a fireworks display.
All of the proceeds from the event will go toward building the new community pool.
With files from Dallas Flexhaug
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