PSM Centre renos allow wheelchair access washrooms

The PSM Lawyers Park Centre in Bud Miller All Seasons Park completed upgrades to its upper-level washrooms making them accessible to everyone regardless of physical abilities.

The new washrooms are fully accessible, meeting current code standards with a turning radius and push entry.

Lower sinks were also installed to promote inclusivity amongst all patrons.

The upgraded washrooms are now available to park users without the full facility being open, providing extended access for those in need.

“The completion of our accessible washroom upgrades at one of our community’s most attended facilities represents a significant milestone in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone,” said Mayor Gerald Aalbers.

“We hope this improvement has a positive impact on the experiences of all park users and serves as a testament to the value of prioritizing accessibility in all aspects of community planning and development.”

In addition to providing increased convenience, these improvements are expected to reduce

Bernard also noted traffic throughout the event was pretty consistent, with the majority of pre-registered spots filled.

“We’ll probably have about 200 eggs painted by the time we’re done today,” she said.

“It’s a fun event for the kids, and we actually have a craft going on in the permanent gallery right now, and there’s also an Easter egg scavenger hunt, and we’re doing an egg guess. Kids get to guess the number of choc- vandalism.

Quick Facts olate eggs in a glass jar, and the right guess wins the jar of eggs and a giant stuffy.”

- The Park Centre was built in 1986.

- PSM Lawyers acquired the naming rights to the facility in 2018. The agreement expires in 2028.

- The exterior cedar siding was replaced in 2018.

- The Western Economic Diversification Canada, under the Canada Community Revitalization Fund, contributed $143,228.

- The City of Lloydminster contributed $47,742.

With a lot of Ukrainian history in the area, Bernard explained Easter Pysanky has been a long-standing tradition at Easter time and encourages anyone who hasn’t to come and try it next year.

“This is just a fun event for people to come and try the art form out,” she said. “The eggs have been coming out great, the kids have been making amazing eggs.”