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RCMP lay charges in Morley Recreation Centre fire

Aerial photo of damage at Morley Recreation Centre . Global News

CALGARY – RCMP have charged two men in connection to a fire which gutted a portion of the Morley Recreation Centre on Sunday,

The Exshaw fire department was able to stop fire from spreading to an adjacent arena, however, the centre did suffer a significant amount of damage.

RCMP have charged 18-year-old Tylen Tray Poucette and 19-year-old Conroy Koven Poucette in connection to the blaze, as well as another grass fire later Sunday morning.

Both men are facing two counts of arson, one count of breaking and entering with the intent to commit arson and one count of unlawfully in a dwelling house.

RCMP say the Morley Recreation Centre is a “significant building” in the Morley Community, and it’s unknown how much of it will be repairable.

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