Student-athletes and sports teams in Lloydminster have a new home venue following the grand opening of the Canadian Natural Resources Field at Holy Rosary High School (HRHS).
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The multi-sport artificial turf facility officially opened on Friday, Aug. 28, marking the completion of a major multi-million-dollar athletic upgrade for the Lloydminster Catholic School Division.
The project transformed the facility previously known as the Raiders Bowl into an 80,000-square-foot multi-sport FieldTurf playing surface. The upgraded venue is designed to support high-performance athletic training alongside local competitions in football, soccer, track and field, and rugby, while also serving as a venue for regional, provincial and national events.
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Funding for the upgraded field came through a blend of government, corporate and municipal support. Major contributions included $1 million from the Government of Alberta, $350,000 from Canadian Natural, $210,000 from the RM of Wilton and $200,000 from the City of Lloydminster, alongside further backing from regional partners, local businesses and agricultural societies.
School officials and community leaders celebrated the facility’s official opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to launch the new school year.
Photos courtesy of Narra Studios.
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