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It’s Game On for a new arena and community centre in Prescott.
There were smiles and grins all around on Wednesday as the federal and provincial governments announced a combined $9.7 million toward the cost of the project to replace the old Leo Boivin Community Centre that was mothballed in 2018.
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A gleeful Mayor Brett Todd said the governments’ commitments and the money raised by a local fundraising committee should allow the town to get the tender out the door and shovels in the ground by July, with a completion date in late 2022 or the spring of 2023.
Henderson, Bruins oldest living goalie, had height, independent streak
Stood up for himself by playing crouching style, unorthodox in 1950s by Dave Stubbs @Dave Stubbs / NHL.com Columnist
John Henderson has seen plenty of goaltending in the 65 years since his final NHL game. Today, at age 87 the Boston Bruins oldest living goalie, he considers the current crop and says he likes Jakob Markstrom of the Calgary Flames best of all.
It doesn t hurt that before signing with the Flames as a free agent Oct. 9, Markstrom played the previous five seasons for the Vancouver Canucks, who play their home games a little over 30 miles from Henderson s home in White Rock, British Columbia.
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th captain of the Boston Bruins.
“To be Captain of an Original Six franchise is an honor, and a role that comes with much responsibility to his teammates and the fans,” said Bruins Owner Jeremy Jacobs. “There is no doubt in my mind that Patrice is the natural successor to the Captain role, and he will represent this franchise very well. He has consistently and reliably contributed to this team’s advancement and has been an adept leader for many years, both on and off the ice. His tenure as Captain will be one of great success.”
“Throughout Patrice Bergeron’s historic career with the Boston Bruins, he has carried himself with great integrity, humility and resiliency,” said Bruins CEO Charlie Jacobs, “These qualities make Patrice a natural leader and an obvious choice as to who should serve as the next Captain of the Boston Bruins. We are incredibly proud to have Patrice fill this important role and look forward to watching him lead the locker room this
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PRESCOTT – Town council was presented this week with a long wish list of capital projects for 2021, including two major road improvements that would total $2.25 million.
The big daddy of the road projects is reconstruction of Dibble Street East between Edward and Boundary, which would cost $2 million.
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The project, which includes replacement of the aging sewer and water lines, would be done in phases and completed in 2023 or 2025, depending on how fast the town wants to go and the condition of the underground infrastructure.