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Programming cancellations due to KIR fire

Due the fire at Kitimat Ice Rink on March 17, the following programs are cancelled:

• Open Shinny
• Public Skate
• Family Stick & Puck
• Everyone Welcome Shinny

The Sam Lindsay Aquatic Centre and Tamitik Arena are open to the public.

Feel free to call the Tamitik Jubilee Sports Complex if you have questions about programming or if you'd like to check on the status of the pools before you arrive, at 250-632-8955.

Thank you for your understanding.

Fire Department responds to morning call to Kitimat Ice Rink

UPDATE:

The Sam Lindsay Aquatic Centre will also be closed today, March 17. This is due to access restrictions on the outside walkways near the pool's entrance, following the fire at Kitimat Ice Rink. The public is encouraged to not use the walkways outside Kitimat Ice Rink and the Aquatic Centre entrance, and to follow any posted signs and barricades.

Tamitik Arena remains open for today's programming.

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