Concept image of the Coaldale multi-use recreational centre. The town has received a $5,770 donation from the McDonald's in Coaldale towards the Coaldale STRONG! Capital Campaign. (Image: Town of Coaldale)

By Justin Goulet

Coaldale receives another donation towards multi-use rec centre project

Oct 21, 2022 | 8:57 AM

COALDALE, AB – The multi-use recreation centre project in Coaldale has received another boost.

The Coaldale McDonald’s has donated $5,770 to the Coaldale STRONG! Capital Campaign.

The goal of the campaign is to raise $2 million to support the development of the town’s new multi-use recreation centre. In addition to the annual McHappy Day, the Coaldale restaurant hosted what was called McCommunity Day to raise funds for the project.

Jordan Brown, the owner and operator of the restaurant said, “As Coaldale McDonald’s employees, McCommunity Day provides an opportunity for us to celebrate where we work and live, together with our team and our guests, by raising funds for a local project that will enhance the quality of life of Coaldale residents.”

Once operational, the new centre will serve as a centrepiece for recreation, sports and special events for not only Coaldale, but all of Southern Alberta. Programming at the site will be designed to attract participation from people of all ages.

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Coaldale Mayor Jack Van Rijn stated, “Let’s be honest – there’s no obligation that any business, whether it’s based in Coaldale or not, give back to the community, and so to see McDonald’s step up and donate a portion of its total daily sales to support building our new rec centre is truly heartwarming.”

The new multi-use recreation centre is slated to open in spring 2024.

More information on the Coaldale STRONG! Capital Campaign is available at the town website.