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Arenas to Re-open Ahead of Schedule on January 25

The Nick Smith Centre will reopen both its arenas January 25th after repairs to its refrigeration systems were completed ahead of schedule.

“Both ice surfaces remained intact and the repairs went smoothly which has helped significantly reduce our downtime,” said Graeme Ivory, Director of Recreation. “We are grateful to our partners at CIMCO for their extraordinary efforts and to recreation and public works staff for their swift action.”

User groups are being updated of the favourable news that access...

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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 hockey...

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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 these...

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Pool Closure

The Community Pool at the Nick Smith Centre will close at 7:30pm tonight, Thursday, January 12, 2023 due to inclement weather. Anyone registered in the Toonie and Lane Swim tonight have been sent an email and refunded. Please stay safe and we hope to see you back in the pool tomorrow.

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