The City of Fernie is hosting an opening event of the beautiful new outdoor rink today, Thursday, December 21st at 5 p.m.

The NHL-sized natural ice rink (200 by 85 feet) has been constructed on city land near 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 numerous community donors.

The grand opening will kick off a holiday schedule of public skating that will be available daily, weather-permitting, from first daylight until 10 p.m.

Today’s 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.

Lead image: The outdoor rink as of Saturday, Dec. 16.  Photos by Ian Cobb/e-KNOW

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