The Emerson New Horizon Club has seen more upgrades to it's facility over the last year than it has since the building was moved to the Church Street location in 1955.

In 2016 the committee responsible for the upkeep of the building applied and received a grant allowing them make some improvements to the building such as new toilets, paint and refinished flooring. The funds were also used to repair the south wall of the facility that has been crumbling due to wear and tear over the years.

This year the committee applied for the same grant to complete more upgrades to the building and received approval for a $22,000 grant.

"We've painted all the walls, added a new suspended ceiling, and new LED lighting which is more cost efficient," said club president Robyn Copeland. "There was also a table located in the kitchen that was used for prep and cooking during functions that was far to low for people, so we put in an island last year. We are trying to make the facility more comfortable for the seniors who use it the most and for the general public that often rents the facility for different functions."

Copeland added that the committee has some left over funds from this year's grant due to a cheaper suspended ceiling being put into the centre instead of a much more costly gyprock ceiling. Those funds will go into replacing the remaining kitchen counter top and cupboards.

"We are getting estimates already for the kitchen, and Emerson Milling was also kind enough to help us replace our sign on the front of the building," explained Copeland.

The building has been completely renovated inside with a few remaining touches left to complete along with the planned upgrade for the kitchen. Copeland also noted that he has plans to replace the buildings exterior front banister coming into the building.