FERNIE, BC - The City of Fernie will be hosting an opening event in partnership with the Calgary Flames Foundation for the new outdoor arena on Thursday, December 21st at 5:00 p.m. MT.
The NHL-size natural ice rink (200 by 85 feet) is being constructed on City land adjacent to the Fernie Aquatic Centre thanks to generous donations from the Calgary Flames Foundation, National Hockey League (NHL), Canadian Arena Products, the Fernie Lions Club and numerus community donors.
The grand opening of the outdoor rink will kick off a holiday schedule of public skating that will be available daily, weather-permitting, from first daylight until 10pm. The event will feature an opportunity for minor hockey and figure skaters to try out the new ice surface, followed by an open-skate for the public with music, bonfires and a Lions Club Concession with hot dogs and hot chocolate.
OUTDOOR RINK SET TO OPEN IN FERNIE
The Flames Foundation has partnered with the city to build the rink
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