b'SPCA BUILDINGIn her statement to media during the opening event, Deborah Turcott,MANY HANDS, LIGHT WORK Acting President of PetSmart Charities, noted: Our $114,000 grant to supportThe BC SPCAs Community Animal Centres $6.5-million price tag was this clinic is reflective of a shared belieffunded in part with $1.5 million from the BC Government, support between PetSmart Charities of Canadafrom PetSmart Charities and an extensive list of SPCA donors. Among and the BC SPCA that spay and neuter programs play a pivotal role inthe latter include the Kamloops-based Olynyk family, members of reducing pet homelessness across thewhich led a High Five capital fundraising initiative to raise $700,000 in province of British Columbia.communitydonations.SECURING SHELTER One thing that stood out during this project is how the community pushed this across the finish line, says Arnold. Whether it was the public raising Construction of the Kamloops &money or subtrades making extra efforts on their end, everyone came District Community Animal Centretogether to make this happen.began in May 2018. And although the building called for a specialized design that would cater to its two- and four-legged residents alike, it was a task that A&T was prepared and eager to tackle. Arnold adds close teamwork alsoThe centre has become a contributed to the success of thewelcome addition to the We didnt encounter any notableproject, noting, The SPCA teamKamloops community since its challenges in this project, reportswas exceptional to work with. Theopening. And with the need for Arnold. The SPCA group alreadyowners and the owners representativesquick, accessible and reliable had a lot of their ideas and conceptswere swift to communicate and workanimal care only growing, its worked through from previousthrough any issues or problems thatlikely SPCAs new home in projects, which was an advantage fromarose, so even when something didKamloops will be hopping for a constructionperspective. come up, there was no lag time. years to come.TRUSTED. RESULTS.GENERAL CONTRACTING|CONCRETE SPECIALISTSCONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT|DESIGN-BUILDConstruction Services Team. COMMERCIAL|INDUSTRIAL| INSTITUTIONALHOSPITALITY|MULTI-FAMILY|RESIDENTIALServing the construction industry for over 45 years.GREYBACK CONSTRUCTION LTD.WWW.GREYBACK.COM | 250.493.7972Add Value, Beauty, Distinction to Your Projects Use Masonry250-762-7259Proud SICA Member for over 35 years!Complete Masonry ContractingBrick Block Stone Facings Glass Blocks mweiss.inc@gmail.com #301-2706 30th Avenue, Vernon BCTel: 250-542-5353www.mweissmasonryinc.caTf: 1-800-243-5353www.nixonwenger.com Truck & Crane ServicesForkliftsBobcat & Excavating Services52 SOUTHERN INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION'