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By Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19)

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Gord Bamford performs in Eckville this weekend in support of recreation project

Dec 1, 2022 | 4:59 PM

Central Alberta country music star Gord Bamford is headlining a concert this weekend in support of a local recreation project in Eckville.

Bamford, with special guest Duane Steele, play the Eckville Community Hall (5305 – 5315 52 Street, Eckville) this Saturday, Dec. 3. Doors open at 6 and the show starts at 7.

The show is part of Bamford’s Kick COVID in the A** Tour, and is for all ages.

Proceeds will benefit the Eckville Recreation Board (ERB), which is looking to raise around $300,000 for a new outdoor rec facility which would serve as a hockey/skating rink in the winter, and pickleball/basketball courts in the warmer months.

“The Eckville Recreation Board is a not-for-profit organization that strives to offer opportunities, programming, activities and events that develop and encourage community connection for all ages,” says Alisa New, board chair.

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“The ERB is looking to the near future with plans for an outdoor multipurpose facility. The Recreation Board has been looking at this project for a number of years, and decided now, with an increased need for unstructured outdoor recreation, is the perfect time to move ahead.”

New says the facility in Eckville — a community of 1,014* — would benefit a number of surrounding communities such as Benalto, Gimlet and Condor, which also don’t have multipurpose facilities of their own.

Tickets and tables are available by heading here or calling 403-588-6286.