BAR RIVER COMMUNITY CENTRE
& GW EVOY MEMORIAL RINK JOINT COMMITTEE MEETING

MINUTES

JAN. 28, 2026

LOCATION: BAR RIVER COMMUNITY CENTRE

PRESENT: Shawn Evoy Pam Cook Merril Evoy Gage Evoy Suzanne Evoy
Matt Frolick Al Cook Katie Hunter Heather F.

The meeting was called to order by Shawn Evoy, Chairperson.

The Winter Carnival on February 7, 2026, was discussed. It was decided that it would start at 7pm.

The following events and responsibilities were planned:

  • Skate Races – Suzanne, Pam & Marlene
  • Obstacle Course – Shawn
  • Bum Slides – Merril & Gage
  • Hockey Mini-putt – Matt & Merril
  • Target Shooting – Matt & Merril
  • Curling – TBD
  • Spot Prizes – Suzanne

The need for lights, hay bales, face painting, fire pits and food was discussed. It was decided we would serve hot dogs. Heather will submit the Algoma Public Health Permit. Gage will re-stock the canteen. Advertising was discussed, and Shawn will notify the office about the monthly newsletter, and Heather will create a Facebook post.

Isbester Cup was discussed and a date was set for February 21st. Ethan Orr will arrange teams (Bar River vs. St. Joe’s), Shawn, Phil & Matt will look after commentary, Merril and Gage will look after the ice and seating.

The 2026 Budget was discussed, including costs for the accessible washroom. Shawn will submit the budget on operating and capital to Council.

The Bar River United Church was discussed regarding the possibility of transferring ownership to the Township. Gage will help Al look at recovering the deed details and what is required for a sale.

The 5-year plan was discussed and included the following:

  • Year 1 – complete accessible washroom and fire/CO alarms and monitoring
  • Year 2 – old washroom renos
  • Year 3 – exterior paving and erosion protection, riverside clearing and walkway
  • Year 4 – stage flooring, lighting and sound reno
  • Year 5 – new stoves and lights

It was discussed the years 2 – 5 were subject to being moved around or adjusted.

MOVED by Matt Frolick, SECONDED by Suzanne Evoy that the 2026 5 Year Plan be approved.

CARRIED.

A large digital picture frame was discussed to display Bar River heritage photos. Heather will investigate pricing.

MOVED by Al Cook, SECONDED by Pam Cook that pricing be investigated for a digital picture frame.

CARRIED.

MOVED by Matt Frolick, SECONDED by Gage Evoy that the meeting be adjourned. CARRIED.

Meeting adjourned at 8:05pm.