The Government of Saskatchewan is once again accepting applications from communities for the Community Rink Affordability Grant (CRAG) after committing $1.7 million to the program for 2021-22. The Community Rink Affordability Grant provides funding for community-owned indoor skating and curling rinks. Reinstated in 2020-21, the grant was distributed to 372 organizations to help support operations… Continue reading Community Rink Affordability Grant Program Application Now Open
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Outdoor Rink Guidelines
The Town has posted current guidelines for outdoor rinks. They also wish to remind residents that the outdoor ice surfaces and their buildings are managed by volunteers, please respect the ice, the building and the equipment, and individuals using the space. People experiencing any signs of illness are asked not to enter any Town of… Continue reading Outdoor Rink Guidelines
Community Rink Affordability Grant Program
The Government of Saskatchewan has fulfilled a promise to communities around the province, by announcing that registration for the Community Rink Affordability Grant program (CRAG) will officially open on Monday, December 14th, 2020. “In reinstating the Community Rink Affordability Grant, we are helping communities keep ice rinks accessible and affordable across Saskatchewan,” Parks, Culture and… Continue reading Community Rink Affordability Grant Program
Pense Sees Silver Lining After Hockeyville Loss
Source: Paul Yanko, producer.com, August 18, 2020 The Hockeyville competition has raised the profile of the small prairie town, just 20 km west of Regina. The winner of this year’s Kraft Hockeyville competition was announced over the weekend, and unfortunately the Sask. town of Pense’s shot missed the net, so to speak. However, Saskatchewan-born former… Continue reading Pense Sees Silver Lining After Hockeyville Loss
Champions Make Community
Recently the Eatonia community rink was experiencing troubles. The rink roof needed replacement over the kitchen area, and replacing the zamboni room was necessary to keep the rink running. This is the arena that hosts local minor hockey (and other events) in the area. Without the facility, those desiring to play minor hockey would be… Continue reading Champions Make Community
Kinsmen Park Rink Grand Reopening
After several months of diligent efforts, the Friends of Kinsman Park are planning a grand reopening of the Kinsman Park Rink to the public. The plans to make this moment a reality started in the spring of last year. Fearing the loss of a community bonding place, the immediate residents banded together and fought to bring… Continue reading Kinsmen Park Rink Grand Reopening
University of Saskatchewan announces plan for new $41-million rink
By Kevin Menz, CTV News, October 13, 2016 A new rink is officially in the works at the University of Saskatchewan. University officials, joined by alumni, Huskie athletes and minor hockey representatives, announced plans Thursday for a new $41-million twin-ice facility to be built on campus, near the Saskatoon Field House. The new arena, which… Continue reading University of Saskatchewan announces plan for new $41-million rink
WCEC Update
WCEC to remain closed today so that ice can be restored to top form for Klippers game. Regular programming should resume tomorrow.