THUNDER BAY – The city has temporarily closed all but one of its outdoor skating rinks.
In a release issued on Monday, warm weather is blamed as the culprit.
City officials say the ice conditions have deteriorated significantly and as a result of the change in weather, the lights will be turned off, the change rooms will be closed and residents are being asked to stay off the ice surfaces.
“The ice is extremely soft, and in some areas completely melted,” said Cory Halvorsen, manager, parks and open spaces.
“When the temperatures drop again, we will get out and attempt to repair the ice surfaces, but the forecast unfortunately isn’t showing lower temperatures until next week.”
The ice sheet at Prince Arthur’s Landing will be the lone outdoor rink that remains open, until further notice.
It will be open from noon to 8 p.m. on Monday to Wednesday, and from noon until 9 p.m. on Thursday to Sunday.
An update will be issued when rinks are reopened, Halvorsen said.
Information can also be found at www.thunderbay.ca/outdoorrinks.
