The City of Prince Albert paid tribute to one of its most respected hockey officials on Wednesday with a heartfelt ceremony at the Lake Country Co-op Leisure Centre.

Surrounded by family, friends, and city officials, longtime referee Barry Schrader was recognized for more than four decades of officiating and mentorship as the city unveiled the new Officials Room in Arena 1, which will now carry his name for the next ten years.

The dedication also marks a $25,000 donation from the Schrader family to the city’s Play it Forward fundraising campaign, a community initiative supporting the $20-million funding goal for the new multi-use recreation facility.

We wanted to recognize a family that represents what Prince Albert is all about,” said Ward 7 Coun. Dawn Kilmer, who led the ceremony and

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