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Donation Contributes to Completed Expansion of Gray Arena in Dartmouth

(Tuesday, November 23, 2004) – The Dartmouth Whalers Hockey Association, along with the SEDMHA, presented a cheque for $50,000 today to Mayor Kelly for the completed expansion of the dressing rooms at the Gray Arena in Dartmouth. SEDMHA is recognized as one of the largest International hockey tournaments in Eastern Canada.

“It is an honour to accept this donation from the Dartmouth Whalers Hockey Association and SEDMHA,” said Mayor Kelly. “The expansion has been successfully completed and the facility will now accommodate the needs of many players for years to come thanks in part to these organizations.”

The $50,000 raised from tournament funds and general revenues was matched with an additional $50,000 from the Province of Nova Scotia Sport and Recreation Division. Another $190,000 was funded by the Halifax Regional Municipality.

“The funds raised for this project attest to the dedication of the Whalers Hockey Association and SEDMHA,” says Dr. Robert Melanson, president of the Dartmouth Whalers Hockey Association. “We are proud to have contributed to making this arena more adequate for players and visitors alike.”

The expansion now houses two full sized dressing rooms with showers, along with a referee change room. The project was initiated because previous rooms provided inadequate space for the growing and changing needs of the minor hockey association. The Dartmouth Whalers call this arena home – using 20 hours per week ice time. The Dartmouth Minor Hockey Association is comprised of about 60 teams under its belt, all of which play at the Gray Arena.

The construction was completed in August 2004, just in time for the new season.

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For more information, contact:

Lori Patterson
Acting Corporate Communications Officer
(902) 490-6531

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