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Vandalized play structure closed until further notice in Centennial Park

The City of Fort St. John says the cubed play structure in Centennial Park is closed until further notice after being vandalized.

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Centennial Park’s cubed play structure is closed following an act of vandalism. (Max Bowder, Energeticcity.ca)

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — An act of vandalism has left a play structure in Centennial Park closed until further notice.

Ryan Harvey, the city’s communications manager, said the top level of the park’s cubed play structure was closed after an inspection on April 17th found its plexiglass had been broken, making it unsafe for children. 

“We put a lot of effort into ensuring that our parks are fun spaces for people to hang out and play, and so anytime that people see any vandalism, we encourage them to report it,” said Harvey. 

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Centennial Park’s cube play structure will be closed until repairs are finished at an unknown date. (Max Bowder, Energeticcity.ca)

Activities, like the other play structures and swings, are still available at the park.  

The City of Fort St. John said on Facebook it has ordered the items needed for repair and will provide an update when the structure is safe again. 

Harvey said it is unclear at this time when the structure will be reopened. 

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Anyone with any information about the vandalism is encouraged to file a report with the Fort St. John RCMP by calling 250-787-8140.

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Max Bowder

Max is a new resident of Fort St. John and came from Burlington, Ontario, to serve as Energeticcity’s General Reporter.

He became interested in journalism after taking a media fundamentals program at Sheridan College, which led to a passion for writing and seeking the truth. 

A quote Max lives by is, “Don’t fear death, fear not living.”

He has been an avid volunteer traveller since he was 13, visiting countries such as Ghana, Argentina, Vietnam, and more. 

Max enjoys critically acclaimed movies and TV shows, as well as books, chess, poker, hiking and kayaking.

He is inspired by writers such as Ernest Hemingway, C.S. Lewis, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Hunter S. Thompson, Douglas Murray and Malcolm Gladwell.

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