Feds fund ice plant replacement at Lethbridge Labour Club Ice Centre

May 17, 2021 | 1:22 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – A popular ice arena in Lethbridge is getting some work done.

The federal government announced grant recipients for 12 infrastructure projects in the province, totalling $9.1 million.

Jim Carr, Minister and Special Representative for the Prairies, says these projects will help to keep people safe while creating jobs and supporting vibrant communities.

“Residents in Grande Prairie, Leduc, Lethbridge and Red Deer will benefit from improved recreation facilities, more active transportation options and upgrades to emergency response infrastructure. The Government of Canada’s infrastructure plan invests in thousands of projects, creates jobs across the country, and builds cleaner, more inclusive communities.”

Ottawa will give $960,000 to replace the ice plant at the Lethbridge Labour Club Ice Centre. The city will contribute $240,000 of its own.

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Located at 2020 18 Ave North, it is home to a variety of activities including ringette, minor hockey, and speedskating.

Robin Harper, General Manager of Recreation and Culture with the City of Lethbridge, says the current ice plant is working, but is at the end of its life.

The new ice plant will be more efficient.

“It will allow us to probably have a bit of a better ice product, especially during those times in the shoulder seasons when it’s a bit warmer out. In the winter time, there won’t be much of a noticeable difference, but fall and spring when it’s a little warmer outside, the ice product should be better.”

Construction is set to start in the next four-to-six weeks and wrap up sometime this fall.

by David Opinko