On April 27, 2026, Council approved a proposal from the Rimbey Royals hockey organization to add a dressing room at the Vern Poffenroth Memorial Arena, contingent on the team securing $400,000 in funding. The motion specifies that once completed, the change room will remain Town property, but the capital costs are to be covered by external fundraising or grants demonstrated by the Royals before the project proceeds. This indicates a substantial facility enhancement project at the arena that will require architectural design, engineering, and construction services once the funding condition is met.For vendors in sports facility design, construction, and related trades, this decision confirms Council’s support for adding new space at the arena but shows that the project is still in a pre‑construction funding phase. There may be an opportunity to assist the Rimbey Royals or the Town with cost estimates, design concepts, or phased delivery options that help meet the $400,000 budget and leverage the Town’s ownership of the completed asset. Establishing relationships now with both the user group and municipal staff could position a vendor for the eventual build or for supplying specialized arena fixtures and equipment when the project moves forward.

The Town will own the completed change room, suggesting it will integrate into municipal asset management and future maintenance budgets once built.