SASKATOON – It’s being called an investment in curiosity and discovery. Loraas Disposal says it’s happy to donate $100,000 to the Children’s Discovery Museum so kids can come together to explore science and culture.
The money will help the museum transform the former Mendel Art Gallery into an exciting space for children.
“There’s going to be an immersive mining experience in the basement,” said Dave Hunchak, president of the Children’s Discovery Museum.
“You’ll travel down an elevator and be underground be able to explore. There will be a whole town of role playing area where kids can be a banker or shopkeeper or run a grocery store.”
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Loraas vice-president Aaron Loraas said supporting the museum and the community is a priority for the company.
“Children are the key to our future, and we must provide them with strong opportunities for growth and development,” said Lorass.
“A strong community creates strong local businesses.”
The museum is still fundraising for its capital campaign and hopes to open in two years.
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