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New Playground Being Constructed in Vegreville
New Playground Being Constructed in Vegreville
Rosanne Fortier - News Correspondent
A new playground under construction at A.L. Horton School will be fully completed and ready for the start of school this fall.
Friends of AL Horton Elementary School Society, made up of parent volunteers who are responsible for fundraising initiatives for the school, have been raising funds for approximately five years. President Erin Robert said they reached their target of $250,000 through various fundraisers, numerous donations from parents and community members and local businesses, AL Horton School and they were the successful recipient of the Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) grant.
Robert explained that their original focus was to replace all three playgrounds, however their focus has changed where they will only be replacing one but will actively maintain and look at upgrades or additions to the other to existing ones as needed.
“We are extremely grateful for the support we have received from the community to complete this project. We express our gratitude to the parents and others who have volunteered their time for fundraisers and meetings. Without them, this wouldn’t be possible.” Robert added.
