Two Hills Arena Renovation Begins March 2

Two Hills Arena Renovation Begins March 2

Terry Kitz, President of the Grow Arena Project, (left), shakes hands with Willy Peters from Green Hills Construction. Behind the gentlemen are members of the Two Hills Pond Hockey group, and range in age between nine and 13 years of age. (Submitted Photo)

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“It is with great pleasure that we announce the start date of the renovation of the Two Hills Centennial Arena for Mar 2, 2020. We are pleased to have signed a contract with a local business, Green Hills Construction, to transform our arena into a fresh, welcoming building for future generations to enjoy,” stated Terry Kitz, President of the Grow Arena Project.

The Grow Arena Development committee consists of members of the Grow Arena Project, Two Hills town council, Two Hills county council, and Two Hills Ag. Society. “They have worked feverishly over the last 18 months to design and fund the project. We are happy that the project cost came in near our goal and can’t wait to get started.”

The entire project is estimated to cost $1.2 million, the target date for completion is mid-October. “We are pleased that we will not have to miss any of the 2020/21 hockey season.” The areas of the arena that will be renovated include: upstairs and downstairs lobby, accessibility elevator, new concession and six new dressing rooms.

We cannot say enough about our community for supporting this initiative. From local municipalities to local businesses to local individuals you have all been great and very supportive over the last two years. We cannot wait to show you what your support has built. Together we can accomplish great things.

The Grow Arena Project held a casino night last year which raised over $14,000 and members are expecting more of the same during this Spring’s event. New fundraisers are currently being planned, and Kitz is hoping they will be able to raise the bar yet again.

“The Grow Arena Project is in year three of five of its community farming mission. To date, we have raised nearly $150,000. We are targeting May 9, 2020, as this year’s seeding date. We hope Mother Nature behaves this year as she usually does. “All of inputs and equipment needed to grow the crop have been generously donated. At harvest time the crop will be auctioned to the highest grain merchant.”

Kitz, along with fellow Grow Arena Project committee members are extremely grateful for the continued support of the farming community, and they can’t wait to plant more seeds of success in the future.