The landscape is changing in the town of Rimbey as the multimillion-dollar Agrim Centre begins to rise. Construction on the multi-use agricultural facility began in July, and with the steel frame now in place, residents can see the scope of what the 60,000 square feet of space will offer the community.
“We’ve got funding secured up to the lockup stage,” explained Rimbey Agricultural Society president Tim Edge. “We’re entering the next push of fundraising, so we can get the building finished on the inside, and ready for use within a year. So far, the building is on time and on budget.”
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Boosted by a $125,000 grant from the provincial government’s Community Facility Enhancement Program, momentum for the project is on the upswing. Rimbey’s own World Livestock Auctioneer Champion Danny Skeels is one of those who sees the potential impact of the Agrim Centre.
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“It could be a big draw, because there just isn’t anything like it farther west,” said Skeels, who sells dozens of purebred sales each year. “Bull shows, trade fairs, cattle sales – I think there’s big opportunity to expand and keep the place busy. People are realizing the Agrim is the biggest thing to hit Rimbey in years,” said Edge. “Lockup of the building could be within the next six months. We want to have the funds in place so everything can keep rolling on towards the finish line.”
