By Mark Squibb
October 27, 2023 Edition
Witless Bay may join the growing number of Southern Shore communities building outdoor skating rinks this winter.
At last week’s public council meeting, councillor Ralph Carey said the Town hopes to install two outdoor skating rinks on the softball field this coming winter.
Carey said the recreation committee is planning on using one rink as a general skating rink and designating the other rink as a hockey rink. He said the work will likely begin in November or December, and that materials have already been purchased.
“Kids have their own rinks in their own back yards, but it will be much more of a community feeling to see 10 or 15 down there on the community rinks after school,” said Carey.
He added that once the rinks are installed, he hopes that kids will get outside, get some fresh air, and give their thumbs a rest from all the electronics.
The Cape Broyle recreation committee has been operating a successful outdoor rink for several years now. Bay Bulls is also looking at building an outdoor rink this winter.
