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Breathing life into Sparwood with a family-friendly hub

Purchasing the old bowling alley was a no-brainer for Sparwood’s Ron Bertin, who has big plans for what he is renaming, the Sparwood Fun Centre.
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Ron Bertin is the heart and soul behind the restoration of Sparwood’s retired five-pin bowling alley. Bertin is aiming to create a family-friendly hub which he is calling the Sparwood Fun Centre. The grand opening will be held on Friday, August 4. Read the full story on page A5. Phil McLachlan/The Free Press

Purchasing the old bowling alley was a no-brainer for Sparwood’s Ron Bertin, who has big plans for what he is renaming, the Sparwood Fun Centre.

“I get to work, and play, where I want to live,” he said. “It’s pretty cool.”

Bertin recently sold his business in the Shuswap region, and was delighted to make the move to the East Kootenays. During the summer months, Bertin spent most of his time at Lake Koocanusa with his family.

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Phil McLachlan

About the Author: Phil McLachlan

Phil McLachlan is the editor at the Penticton Western News. He served as the reporter, and eventually editor of The Free Press newspaper in Fernie.
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