by Nelson Daily Staff on Friday Jan 15 2021
The final day for ice in the Civic Centre in Nelson is January 29th. The Nelson Daily photo
The lack of revenue due to the COVID-19 BC public health orders restricting social interactions and participation in team sport has forced the Regional District of Central Kootenay to close the Pioneer Arena in Castlegar Civic Centre in Nelson for the remainder of the winter season.
The RDCK said the final day for the Pioneer Arena is on January 18
th while the Civic Centre in Nelson closes on January 29
th.
“We recognize the shared hardship of this decision and do so with an eye on next year,” said Keith Page, Chair, RDCK Recreation Commission No.5 in a media release Friday.