Members of Blood Tribe leadership, Blood Tribe Recreation & Parks, Standoff Community Committee, St. Mary’s Construction, and Hasegawa Engineering at the Kainai Community Parks & Sports Field sod turning ceremony on May 6, 2024, in Standoff, AB. (Photo: Blaire Russell, via Blood Tribe Communications - Tsinikssini on Facebook)
Sod turning marks start of development on new park in Standoff
May 7, 2024 | 3:45 PM
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STANDOFF, AB – Before the rain hit, a sod turning ceremony happened in southern Alberta.
On Monday, May 6, 2024, a sod turning officially marked the kickoff to the development and construction of the Kainai Community Parks & Sports Fields. The site is located near the Blood Tribe Multi-Purpose Building in Standoff.
Officials say once completed, the park will include amenities like baseball diamonds, track and soccer fields, a water park and a skateboard park, in addition to the Kainai Twin Rinks facility that is currently under construction.
Representatives from the Blood Tribe leadership, Blood Tribe Recreation & Parks department, Standoff Community Committee, St. Mary’s Construction and Hasegawa Engineering attended Monday’s ceremony.
