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Mackenzie Recreation Centre to act as cooling centre

The District of Mackenzie isn’t taking any chances with the heat.

Today (Tuesday), the community announced it will open its Recreation Centre as a place to cool down.

It will be open from 6am to 9pm during the week and from 8am to 5pm on the weekend.

Water will be made available.

In addition, the district recognized Terry Gilmer and Nicole Siebert from there Recreation Department for reaching five and ten years of service.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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