The community of Strongfield, Sask. is leaning toward rebuilding their curling rink, which was destroyed in a storm this past summer, according to a village resident.
A meeting of roughly 30 people from the community and surrounding area was held Thursday night, according to Amanda Glubis, Strongfield’s recreation board president. She said part of the gathering centred on informing the public about the financials around the potential rebuild.
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“The village was insured for around $100,000,” Glubis said in an interview Friday.
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“That $100,000 roughly… will cover a building and the electrical.”
Strong winds during a severe storm in July caused the damage to the rink in the central Saskatchewan village.
“We’re leaning more towards rebuilding than not,” she added.
“There were some long-time members of the community that want it rebuilt.”
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Strongfield’s town council is expected to make a decision in the coming weeks, according to Glubis. If they choose to rebuild, Glubis said the hope is the rink will be up and running by next curling season.
“It’s recreational for the whole community and surrounding areas, it’s a time to come out during the winter when there’s not a lot to do in the winter for people,” Glubis said.
“It would be a big loss if we did not rebuild, I would say.”
Donations toward the rebuild can be made at any Prairie Centre Credit Union, through e-transfer, or by dropping off cash and cheques at the village office.
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