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The Barriere and District Seniors Society has reopened its seniors centre after a week-long closure due to a heating system failure, which was temporarily addressed with a partial fix. However, a complete replacement of the nearly 20-year-old geothermal heating system is necessary, with an estimated cost of $22,000; the society has applied for a $17,000 grant but faces immediate costs of $4,400 and lost revenue from canceled events. To cover expenses, the society is exploring alternative fundraising methods.