Central Sask. rink taking the lead on installing REALice in an effort to cut operation costs
A rink in a central Saskatchewan community is welcoming a new type of ice surface after feeling the financial pinches from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The communiplex committee that oversees the operations of the Logan Schatz Memorial Arena in Allan decided to try out REALice as an energy and cost saving option after equipment breakdowns.
Director of Recreation Lindsay Nordmarken said Allan is the first arena in the province to give REALice a try.
“The system removes the need to heat the water and treats the cold water to remove the air bubbles thus creating a strong, dense ice surface,” Nordmarken said.