It香蕉视频直播檚 a big night for ice skaters in Kelowna.

The Stuart Park ice rink officially opened on Friday at 5 p.m for Kelowna residents.

Despite Environment Canada predicting temperatures in the Kelowna area to dip down to -13 C tonight, approximately ten skaters braved the cold to hit the ice for the grand opening.

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Kelowna ice skaters had extra reasons to cheer this season. The city announced last Thursday that the ice rink would open three days earlier this year than previously planned.

Even though he said he was injured, Kelowna resident Wallace Walters said that still didn香蕉视频直播檛 stop him making it out for the opening.

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Tonight is the official opening of the Stuart Park ice rink! Are you making it out to skate tonight?

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According to the City of Kelowna, the rink will be open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m until late February.The city said there will be some minor closures during the day for ice maintenance.

To see what the rink conditions are like before you head out, you can look online at the city香蕉视频直播檚 webcam.

connor.trembley@kelownacapnews.com
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