Outdoor ice surfaces will open for the season on December 24

Lloydminster, AB/SK – Outdoor rinks in Lloydminster will open for the season on Wednesday, December 24.

This year, the City of Lloydminster will have eleven ice surfaces across the community at the following locations:

• Bud Miller All Seasons Park – 2902 59 Ave
• Bishop Lloyd Middle School – 5524 31 Street
• Cenovus Energy Hub – 3905 39 Ave*
• E.S. Laird Middle School (lights) – 4808 45 Avenue
• Jack Kemp Community School (lights) – 3701 47 Avenue
• Ken Baker Park (lights) – 4713 57 Avenue
• Queen Elizabeth School – 5512 51 Avenue
• Russ Robertson Park (lights) – 5105 34 Street
• Servus Sports Centre Speedskating Oval and Rink (lights) – 5202 12 Street
• St. Mary’s Elementary School (lights) – 5207 42 Street
• Winston Churchill Elementary School – 4402 27 Street

Skaters are reminded that early-season conditions will be present on all outdoor ice surfaces due to weather conditions.

*The outdoor rink at Cenovus Energy Hub is expected to open the week of January 5, pending weather conditions required to complete final ice preparation.

Bud Miller All Seasons Park Lake Ice

The entrance of the lake and Park Centre will be open for users from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Barricades will be in place on the ice, and skaters are asked to remain on the Park Centre side due to current ice conditions.

City-Maintained Outdoor Rinks

City-maintained outdoor ice surfaces are free to use, and snow clearing is completed regularly to maintain the quality of each surface. Nighttime lights on indicated surfaces will remain on until 10:00 p.m. daily once operational.

Weather permitting, outdoor ice surfaces remain open daily during the winter season. Closed signage will be posted at rinks that are not suitable for use due to weather or ice conditions. For safety, helmets are strongly recommended for skaters of all ages.

Servus Free Skate

Servus Credit Union continues to offer free access to indoor ice surfaces across the city. Dates and times vary by facility. For more information, including the full schedule, visit Lloydminster.ca/ServusSkate.

Stormwater Retention Ponds

Residents are reminded to remain clear of stormwater retention ponds this winter. Although the water’s surface may appear frozen, continual water movement and fluctuating water levels create unsafe conditions. Ice thickness on retention ponds is not monitored except for the Bud Miller All Seasons Park lake.

If someone falls through the ice, do not attempt a rescue by going onto the ice. Call 911 immediately for help.