I’m looking out the window as I write this article and there is some light rain with cool temperatures. I think, “Where are you, Winter?” I am sure by the time December’s issue of the paper hits your doorstep there will be snow outside, with colder temperatures, and the skating rink will be open.

The upgrades to the rink have been done and the rink looks great. Once again, we would like to thank the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation and Hockey Canada. Also, a big thank-you goes out to E4C for offering to look after the dispersing of the donated funds to all of the contractors, free of charge.

On December 10, from 7-9:30 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Church basement (10821-96 Street), the McCauley Community League will be holding a community meeting to get your thoughts and to discuss a building/community hall at the rink. What type of building would you like to see at the site? Come out and share your vision with other community members. Hope to see you there.

KIDS and the McCauley Community League invite everyone to come out and have some fun at the skating rink this winter. We have a variety of skating programs with something for everyone.

For all programming, dates, times, and future events please go to the MCL website at www.mccauleycl.com and continue reading Boyle McCauley News.

All events and programming are in partnership with KIDS and the McCauley Community League.

McCauley Community Rink Hours

Rink closes Monday-Friday at 8:30 p.m.

Mondays: 4-6 p.m. Open Ice
6-7:30 p.m. Family & Public Skate
7:30-8:30 p.m. Open Ice Shinny Hockey
Tuesdays: 4-6 p.m. Open Ice
6-7:30 p.m. Family & Public Skate
7:30-8:30 p.m. Open Ice Shinny Hockey
Wednesdays: 4-6 p.m. Open Ice
6-7:30 p.m. Family & Public Skate
7:30-8:30 p.m. Open Ice Shinny Hockey
Thursdays: Early school dismissal open Ice 2:30-6:00 p.m.
6-7:30 p.m. Family & Public Skate
7:30-8:30 p.m. Open Ice Shinny Hockey
Fridays: 4-6 p.m. Open Ice
6-7:30 p.m. Family & Public Skate
7:30-8:30 p.m. Open Ice Shinny Hockey

Weekend Hours
Rink opens at 1 p.m. and closes at 7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.

Saturdays: 1-5 p.m. Family & Public Skate
5-7 p.m. Adult Shinny Hockey
Sundays: 1-5 p.m. Family & Public Skate
5-7 p.m. Adult Shinny Hockey

The rink will close if the temperature drops below -17, or if there is a snowstorm.

Special events for the 2015/16 season
McCauley Cup EPS hockey game: Wednesday, December 23 @ 1 p.m. (Tentative: Please check McCauley Community League website for official date)

Second annual MCL New Year’s Eve family skating party: Thursday, December 31 @ 6 p.m.

Family Day: Monday, February 15.

The rink will not be open on the following dates: Dec. 24, Dec. 25, and January 1.

The rink is available to local schools, non-profits, and other groups. Please contact the MCL to discuss availability and options.