Mr. Speaker, this past weekend, I had the opportunity to attend two great events in Brandon—Souris.
The Kristopher Campbell Memorial Skateboard Plaza was officially opened this past Saturday. The skateboard park is named in memory of an enthusiastic young Brandon skateboarder whose life was cut tragically short. This park will become a meeting place for all in Brandon and is part of the city's plan to rejuvenate its downtown.
Following that, I had the privilege to take part in the grand opening of the Virden Regional Multi-Purpose Recreation Facility which features a 1,200-seat arena, change rooms for the pool, lounges, retail shops, a 500-seat banquet hall, fitness centre and walking track. This facility will provide much needed recreational opportunities for Virden and the entire western region of the province.
Both events were the product of successful partnerships between all levels of government, the private sector and community fundraising.
I am thrilled to see such positive results from our government's building Canada fund and was proud to participate in these wonderful grand openings.