The Badlands Community Facility got another big donation this week. Long time Drumheller area residents Jess and Esther Nielsen have given the BCF a gigantic $50,000.
According to Esther, the construction of the BCF was a long time coming.
“We have wished for something like this in Drumheller for a long time. I used to travel to other towns and see what they had for community centres,” said Esther. “I used to think about how this could happen in Drumheller and now it’s happened. I’m really happy to see it.”
Jeff Hall, BCF Fundraising chair, greatly appreciated the donation and what it means for the fundraising campaign.
“It’s a great kick off for the public component of our campaign. It’s great to see people like Jess and Esther want to step forward and give such a significant personal contribution. Hopefully that momentum will continue to build,” said Hall.
Jess and Esther have been residents of the Drumheller area since roughly 1960. The two owned a farm near Drumheller for many years.
After the donation was presented, the two were given a tour of the building from Mayor Terry Yemen and Hall.
“It’s a beautiful building,” said Jess.
