Voting begins next week for Kraft Hockeyville and the town of Twillingate is asking for help in the final push.
Twillingate and the George Hawkins Arena are up against Pense, Saskatchewan, Saint-Felicien, Quebec, and Tyne Valley, PEI.
Via Melissa Hicks-Blackler
The arena is an old airport hangar that was dismantled and moved from Gander to Twillingate back in the 60s to replace the existing outdoor rink.
Twillingate Mayor, Grant White says the rink is used by about 25 communities in the area so the $250,000 Kraft Hockeyville grand prize would be a big win for the region.
He says they are in desperate need of repairs, and are calling for everyone’s support, including Newfoundlanders abroad.
White says people need to go to the Kraft Hockeyville website first to register by email. Voting opens August 14th at 10:30 a.m. local time and closes Saturday, August 15th at 7:30 p.m. with the winner announced that evening. He states that voting is unlimited so vote as many times and as often as you want.
They’re hoping to replace their chiller and Zamboni and fix the arena’s leaking roof as well as upgrade their dressing room and washroom facilities.
You can hear Grant White’s chat with VOCM Morning Show co-host Ben Murphy below:
Facebook user Lily Anstey shows her support for Kraft Hockeyville in Twillingate through makeup.
