

Albert Public Schools – other community groups were impartial to location as long as the facility could meet their needs.Īctive Communities Alberta (ACA) has been lobbying council for years to partner on a non-profit recreation facility, and in June 2018 signed a non-binding memorandum of agreement with the city to build a $60-million-plus facility.ĪCA president Matt Bachewich reminded council of the ACA’s offer to “save taxpayers millions” by offering a facility run without taxpayer subsidization.

The ACA’s agreement with the city outlined plans for the city to chip in $20 million for the facility, while the ACA would secure $10 million each of federal and provincial funding.īachewich said a decision on location is essential for ACA to secure that funding. “City council’s decision to seek out land for campus style community amenities is an important step forward,” he said.
