Just in time for the holidays! A public skating surface has been created near the Canada Games Wascana Lake Centre at the Marina.
The rink is located at approximately 3000 Wascana Drive in the lower Marina. It is set adjacent to the Lake and offers a magnificent view of Wascana.
This is a free, unsupervised facility open to all residents and visitors.
A heated indoor skate change area has been provided within the Canada Games Wascana Lake Centre building. It is open from 9:00 am – 10:00 pm daily, including holidays. As well, there are heated washrooms on-site.
Free parking is available in the Marina parking lot, the lower Marina parking lot as well as at Wascana Place.
The Wascana Centre Authority also wishes to remind people to stay off Wascana Lake. With the “Big Dig” came many changes including an under water aeration system. Though beneficial to the lake overall, this system weakens and thins the ice in a number of different locations. There will likely be no visible signs of danger on the surface but because the ice is weakening from underneath it is extremely dangerous. Please obey the “thin ice” signs posted around the perimeter of the lake.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, November 19, 2008
New Board Members for Wascana Centre Authority
The Wascana Centre Authority will welcome five new members to its Board of Directors today.
Appointed by the Province of Saskatchewan, the new members are:
The Honourable Bill Hutchinson is the Minister of Municipal Affairs and MLA for Regina South. He is an architect and former City Councilor and is a very active community volunteer.
Rod Sieffert is a Partner with Meyers Norris Penny. His professional career has given him experience with all levels of business from large crown corporations to smaller non-profits. He shares his experiences through his involvement as a member of both local and national committees.
Sam Richardson is a Regina realtor and curling legend. He has won numerous championships and is a member of the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame. He is also a renowned public speaker.
Wayne Clifton is a Senior Principal with Clifton Associates Ltd. He is a professional engineer with several degrees to his name. He has a history of sharing his knowledge in several forums including on committees, as a guest lecturer, and by offering training courses.
Laura Ross is the MLA for Regina Qu’Appelle Valley and is a licensed realtor in Regina. Her volunteer work has seen her campaign for funds for various charities and become an advocate for senior citizens.
The WCA Board of Directors’ composition is mandated by the Wascana Centre Act. It states that the board shall be comprised of five representatives from the Province of Saskatchewan, three from the City of Regina and three from the University of Regina.
The other representatives on the board are His Worship Pat Fiacco (chairperson), Dr. Vianne Timmons, Councilor Louis Browne, Councilor Jocelyn Hutchinson, Dale Schoffer, and Nelson Wagner.
The board meets monthly to review the activities, provide direction, and set policies for Wascana Centre Authority.
Wascana Centre Authority honours past Landscape Advisor
Wascana Centre Authority is wrapping up its outdoor forestry activities for 2008 and as a fitting finale a very special tree planting will take place today.
With great sadness the news spread this summer of the passing of a legendary man and mentor – Mr. Hugh Knowles.
Mr. Knowles was a well known and respected professor, landscape architect and author of the widely distributed book Woody Ornamentals for the Prairies. He had been the Landscape Advisor for Wascana Centre Authority for 27 years, ending with his retirement in 2003.
In tribute, the Authority will honour Knowles by planting one of his favorite trees, a Little Leaf Linden, near the entrance of Wascana Place, the headquarters building of the Wascana Centre Authority.
At approximately 2:45 pm, Friday, October 24 a tree spade will place in the tree and Mr. Knowles long-lasting contributions will be made eternal in the park.
Media and other members of the public are invited to attend. For more information please call 522-3661.
Wascana Centre Authority wishes to advise that our seasonal park amenities will be closed for the season effective Tuesday, October 14.
After the Thanksgiving weekend, the five public outdoor washroom facilities will be shut down for the winter as will all the drinking fountains. There is a heated public washroom available year round at the Canada Games Wascana Lake Centre in the lower level of the Marina building.
The Waterfowl Display Ponds, located just past the Conexus Arts Centre, will also be closed. The Waterfowl Winterhouse will be in operation once the weather warrants its use. Birds that are unable to fly south will be cared for in this location. Please call Wascana Centre Authority main office if interested in booking a tour of the overwintering structure.
For more specific information please call 522-3661.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, September 23, 2008
Wascana Centre Harvests Crop
Wednesday, September 24 at approximately 10:00 am, weather permitting, Wascana Centre Authority will begin its harvest of the wheat crop planted in the meridian of Wascana Parkway near Research Drive.
Equipment and crew from Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) will be on site to combine the durum. AAFC supplied and seeded the crop this past spring as an experimental project for Wascana Centre Authority.
The crop in the boulevard was an interesting site for those travelling past and further enhanced Wascana’s ability to provide an escape to the country in the middle of the city.
Wascana Centre’s CEO Bernadette McIntyre says, “this is a fascinating piece of agriculture that can be brought into the middle of a busy street and remind us all of what is just beyond our urban borders, of what really makes Saskatchewan.”
The seed used is an experimental durum created by the scientists at the Semiarid Prairie Agricultural Research Centre in Swift Current.
This small section of crop will serve to assist with internal projects at Wascana Centre. The Wascana Centre Greenhouse has hand selected stalks of wheat to use in its Autumn floral arrangements. Three of these displays will be presented to the Authority partners – the Province of Saskatchewan, the City of Regina, and the University of Regina. Wascana Centre will then use the remaining grain to feed the birds housed this year in our over-wintering station.
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Contact:
Carissa Robb
Manager of Community Relations
Wascana Centre Authority
347-1870
539-4928 (cell)
Photo opportunity: at 10:00 am Wascana staff will be hand picking wheat for the Greenhouse arrangements; at 10:05 the AAFC combine will roll.
The final performance of the 2008 Wascana Centre Authority Bandstand concert series happens this weekend.
Rounding out the season is Brandy Moore, who will display her talents Sunday, September 21. Brandy “performs songs from a large cross-section of genres including soul, pop, blues, jazz, folk, roots, country, R&B, funk, Motown and reggae.”
Performances have taken place at the Bandstand on Sunday afternoons throughout the Summer and Fall from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. A variety of local artists are selected to entertain audiences who enjoy the show free of charge from the lush green lawns of Wascana Centre.
The Bandstand is located in Wascana Park, behind the Royal Saskatchewan Museum near the Lake.
For more information please call 522-3661 or visit our website at www.wascana.sk.ca.
Wascana Centre Authority wishes to advise that the Albert Street Promenade multi-purpose path will be temporarily closed while hard surfacing is put in.
The Promenade is located in Wascana Centre bordering the west shore of Wascana Lake. It runs parallel with the Albert Street Bridge.
The path was a new addition to Wascana Centre in 2004 in conjunction with the Big Dig project. The new pathway allows for a continuous loop around the lake and has been quite favourable with regular users who can now bypass the narrow and sometimes dangerous sidewalk along Albert Street.
This pavement project is being spearheaded by the Ministry of Government Services.
For more information please call Wascana Centre Authority at 522-3661 or visit our website at www.wascana.sk.ca.
Great entertainment in the park continues into Autumn!
The next artist in the Wascana Centre Summer Bandstand Entertainment series will by Amy Nelson, performing on Sunday, September 14 beginning at 2:00 pm.
“From the sawdust on the floor at Bubba’s to the moondust in her hair, from Levi’s to formal gowns, from congregations to cabarets, fans have enjoyed the powerful voice of Amy Nelson for as long as she can remember.”
Performances take place at the Bandstand on Sunday afternoons throughout the Summer and Fall from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. A variety of local artists are selected to entertain audiences who enjoy the show free of charge from the lush green lawns of Wascana Centre.
The Bandstand is located in Wascana Park, behind the Royal Saskatchewan Museum near the Lake.
For more information please call 522-3661 or visit our website at www.wascana.sk.ca.
First Case of Dutch Elm Disease Confirmed in Wascana Centre
A tree in Wascana Centre has been confirmed as infected by Dutch Elm Disease (DED).
This is the first case of infection in the Centre since Dutch Elm Disease was first identified in Regina in 1981. There are some 5,000 American Elms in Wascana Centre.
The impacted Elm is in the vicinity of Legislative Landing, northwest of the Queen Elizabeth 2 Gardens. It was identified as suspect by Wascana Centre Authority Forestry staff, and a sample was submitted to the Provincial Crop Protection Laboratory for testing. Confirmation of the infection was received today.
Dutch Elm Disease is caused by a fungus which attaches itself to an elm bark beetle. When the beetle bores into the bark of an elm tree, the fungus is introduced into the tree’s vascular system. The system becomes clogged, preventing the tree from transporting essential nutrients and water to its canopy leaves. Eventually the tree is starved for moisture and it dies.
There is no cure for the disease and infected trees must be removed and disposed of by burning or burying.
Wascana Centre’s DED preventive practices include regular monitoring of all elm trees in the Centre, pruning of dead or dying branches (except during the province-wide pruning ban between April 1 and August 31) and insecticide spraying for elm bark beetle annually. The infected elm was sprayed in the Fall of 2007.
Once the tree is removed from the site, Wascana Centre crews will continue to monitor neighbouring trees closely for any sign of infection.
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Contact:
Leon Brin
A/CEO/Executive Director
Wascana Centre Authority
347-1846
NOTE TO ASSIGNMENT EDITORS:
The infected tree will be removed by Wascana Centre Authority staff at 2:30 pm on Thursday, July 24, 2008.
Leon Brin will be available on site to provide any further information required.
The clean up of Wascana Lake, resulting from an accidental asphalt spill in 2007 is complete.
A contractor crew which has been at work in the area of the Saskatchewan Science Centre for the past two months has begun removing equipment as a part of decommissioning the site.
During this phase of the project impacted sediment was removed from the lake bottom near the Science Centre and hauled to an accredited site for treatment and/or storage. Water was pumped from coffer dams to expose the sediment. After it was treated and tested, the water was returned to the Lake.
The project was governed by a Remedial Action Plan established by Stantec Consulting in consultation with environmental regulatory agencies, Wascana Centre Authority and other stakeholders. The clean up work was done by Envirotec Services Incorporated.
The project began in the spring of 2007 when an estimated 6,000 litres of asphalt emulsion compound accidentally spilled at the McAsphalt Industries plant on Arcola Avenue and entered a storm sewer adjacent to the plant. An unknown amount of the material entered Wascana Lake from a storm sewer outlet south of Broder Street. The initial clean up phase was successfully conducted at that outlet during the summer and fall of 2007.
Now that the physical clean up has been completed Stantec Consulting will continue to monitor the water quality of Wascana Lake and submit results to the regulators.
Based on a review of the effectiveness of this final stage of the clean up and any additional monitoring results gathered this summer, the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment, in consultation with Wascana Centre Authority and other environmental regulatory agencies will determine whether there is a need for further remedial activities.
Wascana Centre Authority and Big Bang Fireworks are providing notice that there are to be no watercraft on Wascana Lake during the shooting of fireworks on Canada Day, July 1, 2008.
This is a decision made in conjunction with the Regina Police Service after thorough consultations and a review of the Federal regulations surrounding fireworks deployment.
Just as there is a safety perimeter in place on land where bystanders must stay a certain distance away, this too is applicable on the water. Shrapnel from the fireworks is dangerous, thus for everyone’s safety there will be no public watercraft allowed at all on Wascana Lake.
Summer is here and with it comes the opportunity to bring together two great experiences in Wascana Centre: classic 80s and 90s blockbuster films and the beauty of Wascana Park. For three weekends throughout the summer, come out and enjoy the fresh air and open sky to watch some of your favourites on a 50 foot screen.
Conexus Credit Union presents the Wascana Centre Outdoor Movie Series features six films in total, beginning the weekend of June 20th and 21st. Start times for all movies will begin at dusk. The location, as in years previous, will be on the north shore of the lake, Meadow East, southeast of Wascana Pool. A concession stand will be provided and public washrooms are available.
The complete schedule for the Outdoor Movie Series is as follows:
Friday, June 20th
Saturday, June 21st
Friday, July 25th
Saturday, July 26th
Friday, August 8th
Saturday, August 9th
Admission for all of these showings is free to the public. Donations to support Wascana Centre are greatly appreciated.
For more information, please visit www.wascana.sk.ca or call 522-3661 for film titles.
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Contact:
Carissa Robb
Manager of Community Relations
Wascana Centre Authority
347-1870
Annual Goose Round-up
Wascana Centre Authority announced today that the annual roundup of Canada Geese in Wascana Centre will occur on Thursday, June 26, 2008. This is an annual event to reduce the goose population in the Centre. This year’s partners are Wascana Centre Authority, Royal Regina Golf Club, Wascana Golf and Country Club, City of Regina, Ministry of Environment and Regina Airport Authority.
Approximately 800 goslings and adult geese will be gathered beginning Monday. They will be marshalled in a fenced area in Wascana Centre. On Thursday, the geese will be rounded up and crated for transport to Leaf Lake, near Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan. The round up will start at 7:00 a.m.
Typically geese return to the area where they learn to fly. Moving the goslings before they can fly should result in fewer geese in Wascana Centre next summer.
Members of the public interested in helping with goose round-up, can contact Wascana Centre Authority Naturalist Bob Ewart at 347-1823.
Friday, June 13th the Canadian Cancer Society is holding their annual Relay for Life fundraiser. This 12 hour walk will take place in the area in front of the Legislative Building beginning Friday evening. Call 790-5818 for details.
On June 14th, Wiserider Day is being held near the Conexus Arts Centre from 10:00am to 4:00pm. The event includes a bike rodeo and bike safety education. For information call 347-6527.
Also on June 14th, the Wascana Racing Canoe Club is holding “Learn to Regatta.” Contact the Wascana Racing Canoe Club for more information. June 15 is alternate date.
Bazaart, the largest and finest outdoor juried arts and craft show and sale in Saskatchewan takes place on June 14th. It features more than 100 Saskatchewan artisans, entertainment, food and buskers. For information call 584-4250.
On June 15th, SGI Canada is holding their 9th annual charity road race with a 10k, 5k and 2k race. For information contact 751-1674.
Gliem will be performing on June 15th, as the next artist in the Wascana Centre Summer Bandstand Entertainment series. “A unique sound", Gliem’s soulful sweet vocal harmony and catchy energized guitar grooves are inspired by sounds ranging from rock and roll and blues to roots and jazz. Bandstand performances will be taking place Sunday afternoons from 2:00 to 4:00 PM throughout the summer.
Now open at the the joe moran art gallery at Wascana Place, is Seven, a collection of paintings by artists Beth Gaffney, Paul Guliov, Sharon Purdy, Cheryl Taylor, Cherry Top, Tom Young, and Hazel Zaharik. The gallery is on the fourth floor of Wascana Place.
Week in Wascana Summer Day Camp is still accepting registrations for children ages 8-11. Spend time at each of the park’s greatest attractions all in one action packed week, July 7 -11. Call 522-3661 to register.
Wascana Place is open to the public from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm seven days a week. For more information on the park and the activities within come visit us at 2900 Wascana Drive, call 522-3661 or visit our website at www.wascana.sk.ca.
This week in Wascana Centre A weekly update of the activities in the park
Jeff Straker will be performing on June 8th, as the next artist in the Wascana Centre Summer Bandstand Entertainment series. “If Sir Elton John and Rufus Wainwright met Ben Folds and Mika at a late night cabaret it would sound like this”. Jeffrey’s songs are piano-alt-pop with a touch of cabaret. The singer-songwriter-pianist’s Wascana Park afternoon show will also feature local bass player Rob D. Bandstand performances will be taking place Sunday afternoons from 2:00 to 4:00 PM throughout the summer.
Opening on Saturday, June 7, in the joe moran art gallery at Wascana Place will be Seven, a collection of paintings by artists Beth Gaffney, Paul Guliov, Sharon Purdy, Cheryl Taylor, Cherry Top, Tom Young, and Hazel Zaharik. Come view their beautiful work on the fourth floor of Wascana Place at 2900 Wascana Drive.
On June 7, The Western Canada Sprints Regatta will be held on Wascana Lake. Contact the Regina Rowing Club at 584-6440 for more information.
Also on June 7, the 7th Annual Walk for ALS will begin at the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre. Check in and registration begins at 8:00am. For information call 949-4100 or 586-4890.
The Walk to Cure Diabetes takes place on June 8. The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s annual pledge walk starts at 10:00 am at the Queen Building. For information call 543-5451.
Wascana Place is now open to the public from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm seven days a week. Please come to visit us at 2900 Wascana Drive for more information on the park and the activities within.
For more information please call 522-3661 or visit our website at www.wascana.sk.ca.
This week in Wascana Centre A weekly update of the activities in the park
On Saturday, May 24, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, in the joe moran art gallery at Wascana Place will be a Meet the Artist reception for the current show, Nature’s Beauties. This display is a collection of paintings by artists Marian M.B. Hanson Schlosser and Marian F. Vidotto. Come meet the artists and view their beautiful work at 2900 Wascana Drive.
The Summer Bandstand Entertainment series enters week two. Performances will be taking place at the Bandstand on Sunday afternoons from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. On May 25th the Regina Community Orchestra will be performing. This thirty member group of musicians will present a selection of light orchestral pieces.
There are several community walks and runs happening this week in Wascana Centre.
Friday, May 23, is the 10th Annual Saskatchewan Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services Silent Walk
Saturday, May 24, is the Cardiac Care 5K Walk/Run
Sunday, May 25 is the Great Strides Walk For Cystic Fibrosis
Sunday, May 25 is the First Annual City of Regina "I Love Regina Run"
On Sunday, May 25, the 24th Annual Charity Car Show takes place. The Collectors Car Club is hosting this event in the TC Douglas Building parking lot from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Wascana Place is now open to the public from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm seven days a week. Please come to visit us at 2900 Wascana Drive for more information on the park and the activities within.
For more information please call 522-3661 or visit our website at www.wascana.sk.ca.
Beginning on Friday May 16th, Wascana Place will be open to the public from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm seven days a week. Please come to 2900 Wascana Drive to visit us for information on the park and the activities within.
The joe moran art gallery located on the fourth floor of Wascana Place will also be privy to the increased hours. Currently showing in the gallery is Nature’s Beauties, a collection of paintings by artists Marian M.B. Hanson Schlosser and Marian F. Vidotto. On Saturday, May 24, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, Meet the Artist will be taking place at Wascana Place and the joe moran art gallery. Come meet the artists and view their beautiful artwork.
There are several community walks and runs happening this week in Wascana Centre. Friday, May 23, is the 10th Annual Silent Walk, commencing in front of the Legislative Building at 5:00 p.m. For information call (Voice) 352-3323 (TTY) 522-0750. On Saturday, May 24, the Cardiac Care 5K Walk/Run takes place. The run begins just east of the Legislative Building and will follow a route around Wascana Lake between Albert and Broad Streets. For information call 586-4722. Sunday, May 25 is the Great Strides Walk For Cystic Fibrosis. Registration starts at 10:30 am by the playground area in Wascana Park. The walk begins at 11:30 a.m. with a complimentary BBQ for all walkers and volunteers. Proceeds go toward research in an effort to find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. For more information call 569-4121. Finally, Sunday, May 25 is the First Annual "I Love Regina Run". The run commences at 9am at City Hall. The course events consist of a 10km run, a 5km run/walk, and a 3km family fun run/walk. For information call 777-7503.
On Sunday, May 25, the 24th Annual Charity Car Show takes place. The Collectors Car Club is hosting this event in the TC Douglas Building parking lot from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. For more information call 787-2115 or visit www.collectorscarclub.com.
This weekend our Summer Bandstand Entertainment kicks off. Performances will be taking place at the Bandstand on Sunday afternoons from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. On May 25th the Regina Community Orchestra will be performing. This thirty member group of musicians will perform a selection of light orchestral pieces.
For more information please call 522-3661 or visit our website at www.wascana.sk.ca.
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Contact:
Carissa Robb
Manager of Community Relations
Wascana Centre Authority
347-1870
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 23rd, 2008
Summer programs start at Wascana Centre
Wascana Centre Authority is moving into summer mode.
Beginning on Friday May 16th, Wascana Place will be open to the public from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm seven days a week. Please come to 2900 Wascana Drive to visit us for information on the park and the activities within.
The joe moran art gallery located on the fourth floor of Wascana Place will also be privy to the increased hours. Currently showing in the gallery is Nature’s Beauties, a collection of paintings by artists Marian M.B. Hanson Schlosser and Marian F. Vidotto.
This weekend our Summer Bandstand Entertainment kicks off. Performances will be taking place at the Bandstand on Sunday afternoons from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. On May 25th the Regina Community Orchestra will be performing. This thirty member group of musicians will perform a selection of light orchestral pieces.
For more information please call 522-3661 or visit our website at www.wascana.sk.ca.
Wascana Centre Authority wishes to advise that our park amenities are now open and ready for the summer season.
All five public outdoor washroom facilities have been opened. These are available seven days a week from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm.
The Waterfowl Display Ponds, located just past the Conexus Arts Centre, are open. Public is invited to drop in at anytime from dawn to dusk. Guided tours are available by contacting the Wascana Centre Authority main office.
All barbeques and picnic sites have been cleaned, as have the children’s playgrounds.
Drinking fountains will be opened shortly after the threat of freezing has passed.
Ongoing maintenance is conducted by Wascana Centre Authority. For more information please call 522-3661 or visit www.wascana.sk.ca.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, February 28, 2008
Bird-Banding in Wascana Centre
With the warmer weather and spring just around the corner, wouldn’t it be great to get in one more weekend of Kona-fest fun? Spend a Day in Wascana Centre!
Skating, sledding, skiing, bird-watching, you can do it all!
On Saturday, March 1 participate with Wascana staff, along with special assistance from the Friends of Wascana Marsh, in a bird-banding session. Beginning at 10:00 a.m. visitors to Wascana Place will be encouraged to help identify and tag the various birds who call the park their home. Then, at 11:30 a.m., Jared Clarke will give a presentation on his experiences banding owls. A nature walk will follow. Information on upcoming projects including “Wings over Wascana” and the proposed waterfowl viewing tower will be on display in the building located at 2900 Wascana Drive. Admission is free but donations to the Food Bank are gratefully accepted.
While in the park, go for a skate on the free public ice-skating surface created in the Canada Games Wascana Lake Centre area at 3000 Wascana Drive. The lower marina building is open from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm daily to provide a skate change area and warm-up venue. There are heated washroom facilities available at this location as well. On Saturday, March 1, from 12:30 -1:30 figure skaters from Skate Regina will be on the ice performing demonstrations.
Ski trails in the northeast section of the park have been groomed and maintained by the Regina Ski Club. The trails range in their level of difficulty so beginners through advanced can all take advantage of the routes. A timed ski trial will take place Saturday afternoon from 1-3, beginning at the Science Centre and is open to everyone. Trails are always available and are an excellent way to enjoy the natural beauty of the park.
The snow covered toboggan hills won’t be around much longer this season! Take advantage of the elevation and enjoy the most spectacular view of our city from the top of Wascana Hill, across from the Canada Games Athletic Centre. Then take the exhilarating slide down the slope. This is a wonderful thrill for citizens of all ages.
For more information on things to do in Wascana Centre please call 522-3661.
On Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008 there will be a training exercise on Wascana Lake as part of an Ice Safety Rescue Course conducted by Saskatchewan Environment. Wascana Centre Authority would like to use this opportunity to remind everyone that the ice on the lake is unstable.
Members of the public are prohibited from being on the lake during the winter. The ice is dangerously thin across many areas of the lake and so any excursions onto the water area are dangerous.
Open ponds of water are visible from Albert Street. These are the most observable points of danger but the entire lake is a risk. As part of the “Big Dig” Wascana Lake revitalization project, there were powerful under water aeration systems put in place to keep the lake and its water environment alive. These systems are distributed throughout the lake and make the entire surface area vulnerable. From the surface the ice may appear fine, but under the top level of snow it could be very thin.
Do not be fooled into a sense of security because of the cold weather. No matter the temperature the ice will be unsafe because of the flow of water. Please obey the “thin ice” signs posted around the perimeter of the lake.
There are many other options for fun, safe outdoor activities in Wascana Centre. Try the ski trails, the skating surface near the marina or tobogganing on Wascana Hill.
For more information please call 522-3661.
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Contact:
Carissa Robb
Manager of Community Relations
Wascana Centre Authority
347-1870
Photo Opportunity: training exercises will be underway between 10:30 am – 12:00 noon on Wednesday, January 23rd near the marina. Please remember to not step onto the ice surface for your photos.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Dogs becoming a problem
Wascana Centre Authority reminds the public that there is a dog bylaw in place within the boundaries of Wascana Centre.
We encourage use of the park and welcome all users. However the debris left behind by some of our four legged users is becoming a problem.
We take great care to maintain a top-notch facility that is for the enjoyment of all to use. With animal feces spread through the park, it is very difficult for all users to thoroughly enjoy themselves.
Wascana Centre Authority does provide bags for cleaning up after your animals and there are frequent garbage containers spread through the park for disposing of waste.
Please remember that the park is for the enjoyment of all users. A trail of doggy doo doo is not the best vision of freedom for children’s exploration
For more information please call Wascana Centre Authority at 522-3661.
