Canadian Forest Products Ltd. has made the largest contribution to datein support of what will be one of British Columbia’s premier sportfacilities. The company is contributing $500,000 towards the cost ofbuilding the $30.5 million Charles Jago Northern Sport Centre.
 
“This is an incredible day for UNBC, the City of Prince George, and theentire region of northern British Columbia,” says UNBC President DonCozzetto. “This facility will revolutionize the opportunities forcitizens both young and old to pursue their athletic dreams andmaintain a healthy lifestyle. Thank you to Canfor for supporting ourvision so enthusiastically.”
 
“Today’s  announcement further demonstrates Canfor’s continuingsupport for UNBC,” says Canfor Chairman Peter Bentley. “We are so proudof the University and the role it is playing in realizing theaspirations of the North and its people. This facility is a testamentto your determination and potential and Canfor is proud to play a rolein making it a reality.”
 
“I toured the NSC last week for the first time and I can just imaginehow excited residents of this area will be when they walk inside forthe first time,” says Ted Perry, Canfor’s General Manager of CommunityRelations in Prince George. “Sport and education is a powerfulcombination and one that speaks to the future vitality of ourcommunity. What an honour it is for us to be part of this.”
 
The Charles Jago Northern Sport Centre is currently under constructionat the entrance to UNBC’s Prince George campus. It is the result of aunique partnership between the University and the City of PrinceGeorge, together with PacificSport, the BC sport development agency.The 145,000 square foot facility will house a three-court gymnasiumwith seating for 2000, a fieldhouse with room for two indoor soccerfields, an elevated 280m indoor track, offices for high-performancesport coaches, sport medicine and physiotherapy services, and weightand cardio equipment.  The Government of British Columbia hasprovided $20.5 million of the total cost of constructing the NorthernSport Centre.
 
The official opening ceremony is scheduled for September 21.

Contact:
Rob van Adrichem, Director of Media and Public Relations, UNBC – 250.960.5622 

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Above:Former UNBC President Charles Jago, current President Don Cozzetto, andCanfor Chairman Peter Bentley unveil an illustration of the CanforPlaza at the entry to the Sport Centre.

Above:Mayor Colin Kinsley, UNBC President Don Cozzetto, Peter Bentley, andNorthern Sport Centre Ltd. Chair Cliff Dezell in the Canfor Plaza atthe entrance to the Sport Centre.