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Stettler gets a new playground

The town of Stettler will be getting a new playground by the end of October, east side of the West Stettler Park.
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Allison Baird by one of the stakes

The town of Stettler will be getting a new playground by the end of October, east side of the West Stettler Park, adjacent to the spray park, thanks to the generous efforts and donations from local businesses and community.

Spearheaded by the Kinette Club of Stettler, the playground project was conceived and initiated when members of the community started noticing that kids had to cross the highway to get to the nearest playground.

"We wanted a park at that location because there is no other park for a variety of kids' ages in that area," said Allison Baird, social director of the Kinette Club of Stettler. "West Stettler is such a hub of activity with its other amenities that this really just adds to a great area and gives a place for parents to exercise, while their kids had a place to play."

The project reached its fundraising goals in mid-July, which made it easy to order the equipment.

The playground equipment is scheduled to arrive on Sept. 30, after which the important work of building the playground starts.

"We are hoping to get volunteers for building the playground, from October 1-3," said Baird. "Fingers crossed that everyone's schedules line up in regards to excavation, the surfacing company, the gravel, and the volunteers to build the playground so that this project can be completed before the snow comes!"

Volunteers are needed to help once the equipment arrives, and can get in touch with Allison Baird on 403.740.9696 or at allisonb@bond-ocommunications.com.