Updates
Although delayed beyond the initial projected start date, building of the new Snider Hall dormitory has begun. Many hours, and much prayer and deliberation, went into the design of the new Snider Hall, and upon receiving approval from the engineers, as well as the permit from the RM of Nipawin No. 487, in which Nipawin Bible College is located, the college was able to break ground. This page exists to provide regular updates on the project, both written and visual. Thank you for partnering with us in giving, prayer, and encouraging those you know toward attending Nipawin Bible College as we continue to break ground for God's Kingdom.
On May 2-3, 2025, Jason Elford completed a 300km bike ride, raising more than $40,000 for the new residence.
Unfortunately, in spring of this year (2025) the new Snider Hall dorm project reached the point of exhausting funds on hand; which, in addition to increased costs, placed the project on hold. Please pray with us for additional funds to be raised so that the project can be completed without delay.
FINANCES
Project Budget: $1,500,000
Expenditures to date*: $972,000
Money on hand committed to spend on project*: $262,000
Additional money needing to raise for completion*: $266,000
* As of August 12, 2025
If you would like to financial support the building of the new Snider Hall dormitory, see donation methods listed on the Donate page of this website. If you have construction skills and would like to volunteer time toward the project, please contact Steven Friesen - steven@nipawin.org
Timelapse Video
Digital Rendering Video
NOTE: the furnishings, decor, and paint colours are for demonstration purposes only, and do not necessarily represent how the dorm will look when the project is completed. There may also be some aspects of the design that have changed, or will change, since this rendering was created.
Moving Trees
Starting Digging
Digging
The pile of concrete is from the foundation of the old Yale hotel, which was moved to campus and used until the 1980s.
Forms for Concrete
Wall Forms Being Poured
Completed Wall Forms
Preparation for Floor Joists
Floor Joists Being Installed
Walls Being Built, and Trusses Delivered
Walls Being Raised & Roof Installed
Building Wrapped, Windows Installed, Electrical in Progress
Further exterior progress, as well as interior framing
Drywall mostly installed, with taping and mudding in progress
Taping and mudding completed,
with primer and paint under way.
Painting near completion, and
ceiling texturing under way.
Initial stucco scratch coat applied
to the exterior of the building.
Kitchen cabinets installed
Guest suite coffee nook & vanity, laundry room cabinets, and showers installed
Stucco application in progress