Jul 7 2026
Help Secure the Future of Ice in St. Eustache- ICE PLANT
Help Secure the Future of Ice in St. Eustache
STEMHA Ice Plant Fundraising Campaign
Dear St. Eustache Minor Hockey Association families and community members,
We are reaching out with an important update and a sincere call for support.
For several years, STEMHA has been working toward replacing our aging arena ice plant. This project is not about upgrades or luxuries — it is about keeping hockey, skating, and community recreation alive in St. Eustache and the surrounding communities for decades to come.
Our current ice plant is well beyond its intended lifespan. Last month, one of the compressors failed. As a result, the rink will be forced to close in mid-March when the weather begins to warm up, rather than operating until April 1 as we have in past years. That extra ice time has provided valuable rental income and additional opportunities for our players and community.
Repairs are becoming more frequent, and a major breakdown could shut the ice down entirely. That would mean cancelled practices and games, lost tournaments and revenue, and fewer opportunities for our kids and community to use the rink.
Why This Project Matters
A new ice plant will:
Secure reliable ice for the next 25 years
Reduce operating and energy costs
Improve environmental efficiency
Protect the future of minor hockey and community skating in St. Eustache
Thanks to generous early support, we have already raised:
$380,000
Toward Our $600,000 Goal
We are actively pursuing government and corporate funding, but community contributions are critical to unlocking those larger dollars. Grant programs and major sponsors look for strong local support. That is where our community comes in.
Every donation, large or small, shows belief in this arena, our kids, and our community. Whether it is $25, $100, $1,000 or more, your support strengthens our funding applications and moves this project closer to reality.
We recognize that disposable income is not a luxury for everyone, especially families with children in sports, and this request does not come lightly. However, we are at a pivotal moment. We need to bring this project across the finish line and install a new ice plant this summer.
More Than a Rink
If you have ever cheered from the stands, volunteered at a tournament, watched your child or grandchild step onto the ice, or enjoyed a public skate, this project is for you.
This arena is more than a building.
It is where friendships are formed, confidence is built, and lifelong memories are made.
We are asking our STEMHA families and community members to step forward and help protect that future.
Donation Information
Donations can be made by cheque or online payment to the RM of Cartier.
Online Payment
Add RM of Cartier – Utility as a bill payment and use:
Account #3333
Please ensure the payment is intended for the STEMHA Ice Plant Fund.
Cheque Payment
Cheques can be made payable to:
RM of Cartier
Please include STEMHA Ice Plant in the memo section.
Mail or drop off to:
RM of Cartier
28 PR 248, Box 117
Elie, Manitoba
R0H 0H0
Tax receipts will be issued by the RM of Cartier for all donations over $20.
Recognition Levels
| Recognition Level | Donation Amount |
|---|---|
| Diamond | $50,000+ |
| Platinum | $25,000+ |
| Gold | $10,000+ |
| Silver | $5,000+ |
| Bronze | $1,000+ |
| Friend | Under $1,000 |
On behalf of our players, volunteers, Board of Directors, and Ice Plant Fundraising Committee, thank you for your support.
Together, we can ensure St. Eustache has ice — and the opportunities it brings — for generations to come.
For questions, please contact:
With gratitude,
Adam Dyck
STEMHA Ice Plant Fundraising Committee Chair