Free swim sessions are generously sponsored by community members and organizations
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What started as a gesture of goodwill from a number of Town of Coaldale employees has spiraled into a chain of unprecedented generosity from local community members and organizations.
“Since opening up free swim sponsorship opportunities, we’ve received nearly $25,000 collectively in pool sponsorships – and counting!” said Cam Mills, Manager of Economic Development and Strategic Initiatives at the Town of Coaldale. “The funding for free swim sessions guarantees all members of our community have a chance to cool off during our hot summer.”
Sponsors so far include the Kinsmen Club of Coaldale, Dustin and Jen Hayes from Grizzly Ridge Developments, and Henry Doeve.
The free swim initiative began when a few Town of Coaldale employees decided to make a donation out of their own pockets to make public swimming free on Canada Day and it quickly grew from there with other community members seeing a great way to give back.
“This initiative couldn’t come at a better time; with back-to-back heatwaves this summer, the opportunity to cool off and enjoy some time at the pool at no charge is a real gift to the community,” said Mills. “We’re extremely grateful for our generous sponsors – it shows that Coaldale truly is a wonderful place to live, work and play.”
The free swim schedule can be found at coaldale.ca/facilities/coaldale-pools. Anyone interested in sponsoring a free swim session can contact community@coaldale.ca or 403-345-1323.