Students from W.C. Eaket Secondary School lent their carpentry skills to the creation of two storage sheds for the Boom Camp Trails. The sheds were constructed to keep gear secure at the trailhead in a Blind River, Mississauga First Nation (MFN) and the school joint venture.
“The sheds are a welcome addition to the storage capacity of the Blind River Cross Country Ski Club and the Blind River Biathlon Club,” said Eaket principal Brian Beauchamp. “Special thanks go out to our community partners including Home Hardware, JI Enterprises and Cameco who all supported this project.”
Teacher Dave Posteraro’s Construction Class learned how to design and construct secure sheds for ski and biathlon equipment for the trail system which has seen increased year-round use and promotes outdoor activity and recreation.
“Mississauga First Nation encourages youth to engage in hands-on activities that promote skill development. When young people can participate in projects like this, we hope they are growing their awareness and appreciation of the hard work that goes into keeping public equipment sheltered and in good shape so people can enjoy using them for years to come,” MFN Chief Bob Chiblow said.
“Council is happy to support initiatives that promote trades and partnerships. Our community is small, but projects like this prove how creative we can get to ensure our recreation spaces are sustained for decades to come,” said Blind River mayor Sally Hagman. “Special thanks to all of the staff, students, school representatives, and volunteers who made this project a reality for our communities.”