The push continues to get a new arena built in Atikokan.
A local fundraising committee is hoping to raise at least $200-thousand towards costs.
Spokesperson Mike McKinnon says it's important to show community support for the project.
"By raising $200-thousand I think we send that message to everyone," says McKinnon, "that, Yes, the community's behind this 100 per cent. The community's wants this and if we're asking others to make a major investment in our community, I think it's only reasonable that we make a major investment in our community."
McKinnon says local dollars raised may also help leverage government support.
A local fundraising committee is hoping to raise at least $200-thousand towards costs.
Spokesperson Mike McKinnon says it's important to show community support for the project.
"By raising $200-thousand I think we send that message to everyone," says McKinnon, "that, Yes, the community's behind this 100 per cent. The community's wants this and if we're asking others to make a major investment in our community, I think it's only reasonable that we make a major investment in our community."
McKinnon says local dollars raised may also help leverage government support.
