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“When we work together, it supports our sponsorship and fundraising (efforts) and it allows us to get the volunteers that we need to run an event properly,” he added. Nothing demonstrates that spirit of co-operation between the communities better than the recently opened Stanley Trail active transportation pathway. The 10-kilometre pathway links the cities of Morden and Winkler and provides cyclists and pedestrians with a safe and accessible route between the communities and improved access to the Boundary Trails Health Centre. More than $1.7 million of the project’s total cost was raised through local fundraising efforts, including those spearheaded by the Stanley Trail Association. The three local municipalities contributed an additional $750,000 while the federal government provided $2.1 million. The multi-use, paved pathway, which is part of the Trans Canada Trail system, opened to the public last fall and an official opening is scheduled for later this year. Several additional features will be added soon, including a rest stop near the health centre. While the trail won’t host any competitions during the Games, Driedger says the event will provide a perfect opportunity to promote the trail and make people more aware of what it has to offer. “It’s a good tie-in to the whole idea of active aging and active transportation and the collaboration between our

communities. It will be an opportunity for those participating or visiting from out of town to see the path and utilize it,” he says. Stanley Trail is just one of several venues in the three host communities that will be utilized as part of this year’s 55+ Games. The Meridian Centre and Centennial Arena in Winkler will serve as the primary headquarters for the Games. The centre will host bocce, while the arena will be home to several pickleball courts. The RCU Aquatic Centre will serve as the swimming venue for the Games and nearby athletic fields will host the softball competition. The Access Event Centre will serve as a central hub for Games activities in Morden. That includes hosting the opening ceremonies and banquet for the three-day event. Minnewasta Golf & Country Club will stage the golfing competition, along with Winkler’s Centennial Golf Course. Visitors to Morden may also want to check out the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame and the Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre, found in the Access Event Centre and Morden Community Centre respectively. Stanley Park in the R.M. of Stanley will be the host venue for disc golf and horseshoes. Although this is the first time Morden and Winkler will co-host the 55+ Games, both communities have previous experience hosting the event. Winkler hosted it in 1995 while Morden did so in 2002. n

The Access Event Centre is the 55+ Games Morden hub.

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