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The John Pritchard Memorial Sports Complex will get an accessibility upgrade thanks to grant funding (Image Credit: City of Enderby)
By Liam Verster
$40K Grant

Funding boost to help make Enderby more accessible

Jun 3, 2026 | 12:44 PM

Three key amenities in Enderby are getting accessibility upgrades.

The North Okanagan city was named a recipient of a $40,000 grant through the RBC Barrier Buster Grants Program, an initiative led by Rick Hansen Foundation in partnership with RBC and the RBC Foundation.

The money will be used to install automatic door openers at the John Pritchard Memorial Sports Complex; add an automatic door opener to Enderby City Hall’s the lower entrance; and install a hot-tub lift at the Enderby Outdoor Pool.

These upgrades will allow people with mobility issues to more easily take part in recreation and community activities, and have better access to municipal services and community meetings and engagement.

“A strong community is one where everyone can participate and feel welcome,” Mayor Huck Galbraith said.

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“Whether someone is visiting City Hall, attending a hockey game, going curling, or enjoying our outdoor pool, they should be able to do so with dignity and independence.”

The city noted removing these barriers and improving accessibility will also increase people’s independence and ensure the amenities are accessible for everyone moving forward.

“This is an incredible win for our region. By removing these physical barriers, we are creating more opportunities for residents to stay active, connected, and independent,” Allysa Hopkins, Chair of the Enderby & District Services Commission and Director of Area F (Rural Enderby), stated.

“It’s about ensuring that everyone can fully experience and enjoy all that our community has to offer.”

A community event to celebrate the accessibility upgrades will be held in November after the projects are complete.

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