WCPS’ Board of Trustees honours Rimbey students for skating rink project
The very essence of dedication is a combination of devotion and time. Some things don’t happen overnight and the commitment to see them through can be rare. But for a trio of Rimbey students, their perseverance to see a new outdoor skating rink for Rimbey never wavered.
Reed Tousaint, Tavish Beagle, and Dutch Felt were honoured in February by Wolf Creek Public Schools’ Board of Trustees for their efforts to bring a new outdoor rink to their community. It’s an honour a long time in the making, as the boys, now in Grade 11, started the project in Grade 6.
Inspired by their love for hockey and a desire to teach other kids how to skate, Reed, Tavish and Dutch set out to replace the previous outdated outdoor rink. With the support of Rimbey Elementary Schools’ Mrs. Coston and Mrs. Bramfield, and guided by Mr. Shukin from the High School providing financial advice, the trio embarked on a mission that would not only challenge them but also bring their community closer together.
The project received overwhelming support from various sectors of the community, including significant contributions from the Lions Club, Rimbey Minor Hockey, and the generous backing of local businesses and organizations like the Co-op Community Spaces program and the County of Ponoka.