The McAdam Detachment of the District 2 RCMP and the community of McAdam have been chosen to receive a $2,500 RCMP Foundation grant for their P.L.A.Y. (Promoting Leadership Action for Youth) project.
The initiative has involved local youth, community groups, clergy members, the McAdam Lions Club, McAdam High School, municipal and elected officials, as well as members of the District 2 RCMP.
The skateboard park was built earlier this year. The funds from the RCMP Foundation will go towards the addition of lighting, benches, signs and other equipment.
A cheque presentation was made on September 14, 2011, at the skate park, adjacent to the McAdam High School.
The RCMP Foundation was created in 1994 to support community initiatives in which local RCMP members are involved. The members volunteer their time, expertise, and energy to help make a difference in their community and the lives of youth. To date, the foundation has provided nearly $3 million to more than 500 community initiatives in support of youth at risk.
