Barrie-area Members of Parliament hosting February Family Snow Sculpture Contest

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 3, 2022 – Barrie–Springwater–Oro-Medonte MP Doug Shipley and Barrie-Innisfil MP John Brassard are pleased to host a Family Snow Sculpture Contest this month.

Shipley and Brassard will kick off the contest with their own snow sculpture behind the Southshore Community Centre on February 4 at 2 p.m. Members of the media are invited to attend this photo opportunity.

Residents are encouraged to join the fun, get outside and enjoy the winter weather by building their own snow sculptures and then post photos of their creations on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram and tag either MP Shipley (@DougShipleyBSOM) or MP Brassard (@JohnBrassardCPC) with the hashtag #FebruarySnowSculpture.

The three sculptures in each riding that receive the most likes and shares on social media will receive prizes from local businesses, delivered to each winner by MPs Brassard and Shipley.

The contest will run from Feb. 4 to 26 with winners announced and prizes delivered on Feb. 27.

This contest is open to all residents of Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte and Barrie-Innisfil.

“This will be a great opportunity to get outside with family and friends, have some fun, and create some beautiful snow sculptures,” said MP Doug Shipley.

“We truly live in a winter wonderland and I hope that this contest will inspire families to spend some time together, have some laughs and get creative in the snow. I’m looking forward to seeing what Barrie-Innisfil creates,” said MP John Brassard.

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