Lacombe is getting an outdoor stage.
Located in the Lacombe Memorial Centre courtyard, the stage will provide a venue for the city’s popular Music in the Park concert series among other events.
ECHO Lacombe Association, a community economic development organization, is making the outdoor stage its first recipient through a community grant program.
“We have been searching for a project that would help demonstrate the potential involved with our group and the Echo Energy initiative,” says ECHO Lacombe Association President Drayton Bussiere in a news release announcing the donation.
“We feel that we have unearthed the perfect opportunity with the Lacombe Performing Arts Centre Foundation.”
ECHO will donate 50 per cent of the cost up to $20,000. The Lacombe Performing Arts Centre Foundation will cover the remaining cost through its fundraising efforts.
The roofed stage will cost about $48,000 and it is hoped construction can begin soon.
Echo Energy was established by the city in 2013 as a new utility offering for consumers.
The company provides power to local homes and businesses, with a portion of profits going into community projects.