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Nick Smith Centre Arenas Close; Expected to Re-Open February 1

Nick Smith Centre Arenas Close Due to Significant Damage to Refrigeration System; Staff Hope to Have Arenas Back Running for February 1

For Immediate Release
January 22, 2023

ARNPRIOR, ON – Major damage to the refrigeration system at the Nick Smith Centre has forced the closure of both arenas for an estimated period of 10 days.

All users groups are being informed of the situation and staff are working with neighbouring arenas in an effort to find available ice times. All games and practices for...

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Outdoor Rinks Update – January 19th, 2023

The Town is happy to announce that the Sullivan Rink of Dreams located at Legion Park (100 Edey Street) is now open for public skating. The outdoor skating rink is open daily from 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM (weather permitting) and the lights are on between 4:30 PM and 9:30 PM.

The outdoor rink at Sergeant Howard Slater Park is expected to open this coming weekend (January 20th and 21st, 2023). Staff are continuing to work on the ice quality at this location and ask that the public remain off these...

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Outdoor Rinks and Outdoor Programming Update

Town Staff and members of the Arnprior Fire Department were able to begin rink flooding at the Sullivan Rink of Dreams and at Sergeant Howard Slater Park in Village Creek. Snow has not been removed from these surfaces as ice conditions are still not yet favourable and safe for skating. Both rinks remain closed at this time.

Please continue to monitor the outdoor rinks webpage and the Arnprior Life social media channels for updates on their status. Please also adhere to any signage on-site at...

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Outdoor Rinks and Outdoor Programming Update

Work is underway to prepare a pair of outdoor rinks in our community. Work at the Sullivan Rink of Dreams at Legion Park and the outdoor rink at Village Creek has commenced with flooding scheduled for the evenings of January 10, 11 and 12, 2023.

The aim is to have ice ready for use this coming weekend on these rinks; however, we ask that the public to monitor the outdoor rinks webpage and the Arnprior Life social media channels for updates on their status. Please also adhere to any signage...

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Outdoor Recreation Amenities and Safety

Embrace our outdoor recreation spaces this winter. Be safe and share these spaces

Arnprior is fortunate to have an abundance of outdoor recreation amenities that support the physical, mental, and social health of our community. Below is a list of these amenities for you to enjoy this winter and details to support the sharing and safety of these spaces for everyone to enjoy.

Status – With the current long-range forecast still showing milder temperatures, please be advised that outdoor...

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