Kin Centres opening a success. So far.

Sep 1, 2020 | 3:23 PM

PRINCE GEORGE – Council got an update on the status of the civic facilities that have opened, one that’s about to open and another that is being pursued for re-opening.

The three sheets of ice that make up the Kin Centre re-opened to the public on August 17. Council heard last night about the strict adherence to the COVID rules and is hailing it a success. Also, usage of the rinks last month has gone up over August last year by 18 percent, indicating a real desire by the users to get back on the ice. But the summer season is not the true tell.

The busy season is coming.

“Really our winter ice program kicks off in early October,” explains Adam Davey, Director of Community Services and Public Safety. “That’s where we’ll see the big surge. But, as it stands with the new rules, we’re still limited to fifty people and really, while we are moving into a cohort system, we’re still not sure what hockey will look like in the fall.”

Registration for use of the Aquatic Centre kicked off Monday, with the pool opening on September 8th. Council also heard that, along with the lanes, the lazy river and the hot tub, the one-metre springboard will also be accessible.

Also, Mayor Lyn Hall has asked staff to look at opening the CN Centre for walking as we head into winter.

“I met with two representatives from the Council of Seniors and we talked about seniors being able to access walking areas particularly in the winter.”

A report on the feasibility opening the CN Centre to walkers will come back at the October 5th Council meeting.