Rotary-Pembina Nordic Outdoor Education Centre Becoming a Reality!

EDUCATION CENTRE NOW A REALITY

This week, we’re excited to share the Pembina Nordic Club’s updates about the new Rotary-Pembina Outdoor Education Centre and their club events!

Education Centre News…

Construction on this two story facility started October 3, 2018.  Some delays to start up were due to wait times for some of the building permits, but the foundation is poured, the walls are up and the roof trusses are going on this week! Next week should see the metal roofing installed if the weather cooperates. The plumbing, electrical and interior finishing will be completed by March and we anticipate that the building will be open for the start on the spring outdoor education season in April, 2019!

The Education Centre will host school and community outdoor and environmental education programs offered by the Eagle Point Blue Rapids Parks Council, the Nordic Club’s own programs, and a wide variety of other recreational and outdoor program for all ages.  It will also support the growing number of regional and provincial level sporting and recreation events using the Rotary –  Pembina Nordic Community Trails Systems for Nordic skiing, cycling, hiking, running, snowshoeing, orienteering and other outdoor pursuits.

Donations Help Make a Dream Come True

Thanks to the major contributions by Platinum sponsors – Rotary Club of Drayton Valley,  Alberta Parks, Brazeau County, Community Facility Enhancement Program of Government of Alberta, Town of Drayton Valley and to the many businesses and individuals who have made or pledged their support, the dream is now a reality!

Other Pembina Nordic News & Events…

  • Pembina Nordic Club  Zone 4 Membership Registration is now open for the current year. It’s easy to do on-line! Go to Zone 4 online registration at www. Zone4.ca and search “Pembina Nordic Ski Club Membership Registration” in the top search.

  • Jackrabbits Program (kids) starts December 2, 2018 (tentative) – meet at the Pembina Nordic Chalet. Please register on line at Zone 4 (same as membership registration) more info will be sent to you when you register.

  • Eagle Point Loppet – January 12, 2019– Classic and Free-style Events, Racing and Recreational categories. Some events will use our new upgraded perimeter trail on the east side by Evergreen Trail for a full 15 km loop … more info to follow.  Spectators welcome! Volunteers encouraged!

  • AB Cup Races – Feb 16-17, 2019 cohosted by the U of A Nordic Club.  More info to follow.

The Pembina Nordic Club posts regular updates on their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/PembinaNordicSkiClub.

Do you want more information on membership, Jackrabbits Program or the Pembina Nordic Club’s events?  Do you want to join us as a volunteer? Contact Lori Macintosh at 780-542-6021 or email lori@dejanira.ab.ca