This morning, local MPP Paul Vickers was at the Keady Community Centre to see the results of a $140,000 Capital grant from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). The grant, awarded in 2025, was given to the Township to enable it to replace the rink boards at the Centre.
“Investments like this help ensure that our rural communities continue to have access to the facilities and sport opportunities that really bring people together” said Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Paul Vickers. “The Keady Community Centre is an important part of the Chatsworth community, and this project will allow residents of all ages to continue enjoying the activities they love. I’m pleased to see this investment through the Ontario Trillium Foundation supporting a facility that means so much to the community.
The work to replace the boards is now done and addressed existing safety concerns. It helps ensure the facility remains a safe and welcoming space for community members to enjoy hockey, figure skating, broomball, and other recreational activities for years to come.
“The Keady Community Centre is an important gathering place for our community, and the rink plays a vital role in bringing residents together,” said Terry McKay, Deputy Mayor, Township of Chatsworth. “This investment will address important safety concerns while ensuring that people of all ages can continue to enjoy hockey, figure skating, broomball, and other recreational activities. We thank the Ontario Trillium Foundation for its support in helping us maintain and improve the community facilities that make Chatsworth a great place to live.”
The Township of Chatsworth is a rural municipality in Grey County dedicated to providing quality municipal services and maintaining the infrastructure, facilities, and public spaces that support a strong and vibrant community. The Township provides a range of services, including public works, recreation, parks, community facilities, and municipal administration. Through investments in infrastructure and recreational amenities, the Township strives to enhance residents’ quality of life, promote community engagement, and ensure local facilities remain safe, accessible, and welcoming for residents and visitors alike.
The Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) is an agency of the Ontario government with a mission to build healthy and vibrant communities across the province. In 2025-26, OTF invested nearly $107M into 746 community projects. Projects aim to enhance economic well-being, foster more active lifestyles, support child and youth development, provide spaces for people to come together and connect, and create a more sustainable environment. Visit otf.ca to learn more.
