144 Community Events Join us for tours, public skate, kids’ games, cake and more You’re invited to the Grand Opening of the newly expanded GFL Twin Arena! Grand Opening Event Details Date: Saturday, Sept. 14 Time: 1-3:30 p.m. Place: GFL Twin Arena – 32 Haven Avenue, Devon Everyone welcome! Activities planned during the Grand Opening including: Official ribbon-cutting Public skate on the new Shayne Zender Memorial Rink Interactive games & activities for kids Complimentary cake for all attendees Ball hockey tournament and events sponsored by the Northern Alberta Xtreme (NAX) Academy Devon’s first home AJHL game @ 7 p.m. – Devon Xtreme vs. Bonnyville Pontiacs GFL Twin Arena Funding The Town of Devon is grateful to the key funding partners who helped make this arena a reality: The Federal Government for providing $7.3M through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) The Provincial Government for allowing the Town to allocate $6.1M of its Municipal Sustainability Initiative (MSI) funding towards the project Parkland County for providing $1M towards the capital cost of the arena The Northern Alberta Xtreme Academy for their support and contributions Arena Sponsorship We’d also like to thank our day one sponsors for your support of the GFL Twin Arena: GFL Environmental Inc. – Name Sponsor The Zender Family – Sponsor of the Shayne Zender Memorial Rink The Devon Lions Club – Donor of $100,000 towards the facility We look forward to celebrating this exciting milestone with you—come be a part of the festivities and witness the start of a new chapter for the GFL Twin Arena! Quotes “We are thrilled to celebrate the grand opening of the new and improved GFL Twin Arena, which will serve as a state-of-the-art hub for local sports and community activities. This renovated facility will enhance community events and provide an inclusive space for everyone to enjoy.” The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities “Healthy, vibrant communities need places where residents can gather and meet, and people of all ages can enjoy sport and recreation together. This new facility promises to help the Town of Devon thrive today and for years to come, and is exactly what the Municipal Sustainability Initiative program was designed to support.” Ric McIver, Minister of Municipal Affairs “On behalf of the Town of Devon, I am thrilled to welcome everyone to the GFL Twin Arena. This new expanded facility is a testament to what we can achieve when community comes together, and I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the key contributors and sponsors that made this possible. The GFL Twin Arena is more than just a space for recreation, it is a vital part of our Town’s future economic development, and we look forward to seeing this facility serve our community and contribute to Devon’s vibrant future.” Town of Devon Mayor Jeff Craddock “We understand how important great facilities like this are when it comes to creating a connected community. In rural areas, local arenas are the heart of a community and bring people together. Parkland County is proud to have invested $1 million to support this regionally significant project and we are absolutely delighted to see it come to life.” Parkland County Mayor Allan Gamble Share Print