Groundbreaking Ceremony, June 3, 2022

Chetwynd Public Library Groundbreaking Event

A crowd gathered at the site of the new Chetwynd Public Library building.

PRRD Area 'E' Director Dan Rose welcomed all to the event.

Kelly Wilson, Chair of the Chetwynd Public Library Advisory Committee spoke about the importance of libraries and the services provided.

Chetwynd Public Library Director Melissa Millsap speaking about how the new facility will benefit residents of Chetwynd and surrounding areas.

Charles Elden speaks in remembrance of his mother, Yvonne Elden, and her passion for her community, volunteerism, and libraries.

PRRD Area 'E' Director Dan Rose is presented a cheque on behalf of the Elden family in commemoration of Yvonne Elden.

PRRD Area 'E' Director Dan Rose is presented a cheque from Kori Elden and her nieces from the Yvonne Elden Memorial Fund hosted by the Northeast BC Community Foundation.

Brad Eddy, Plant Manager for Canfor Chetwynd Sawmill presented their donation of lumber (valued at nearly $10,000)

Pat O'Flynn, General Manager of West Fraser Chetwynd Forest Industries presented their contribution of $11,858 worth of lumber towards the new Chetwynd Public Library.

Kiel Giddens, Manager Public Relations spoke about the support that Coastal GasLink has received from the Chetwynd and surrounding community, and announced a $50,000 contribution from that organization.

Sean Surerus, President, on behalf of Surerus Murphy Joint Venture, presents their funding contribution of $50,000 to the project.

Amy Lievers, Project Architect with Faction Projects Inc. and Leon Gullickson, on behalf of the builder, Celtic Construction, say a few words about what the project means to them.

Leon Gullickson, Celtic Construction, speaks about the project.

District of Chetwynd Councillor Mel Deck closed out the ceremony on behalf of the Peace River Regional District.

Thank you to the Elden family

Representatives from Celtic Construction, Faction Architecture, and PRRD Board.

District of Chetwynd staff, Councillors, and PRRD Staff and Director pose for a photo.