August 8, 2018 - The new Freon ice plant has arrived at Fernie Memorial Arena and installation is underway. Phil McLachlan/The Free Press

August 8, 2018 - The new Freon ice plant has arrived at Fernie Memorial Arena and installation is underway. Phil McLachlan/The Free Press

New ice plant arrives at Fernie Memorial Arena

The new Freon ice plant has arrived at Fernie Memorial Arena and installation is underway.

The new Freon ice plant has arrived at Fernie Memorial Arena and installation is underway.

The City of Fernie warned residents that they may notice traffic disruptions in the area today, and requested that motorists please obey barriers and signage. 6th Avenue is currently closed with a recommended detour to surrounding roadways.

The arena is scheduled to reopen next month. Pick up a copy of tomorrow’s paper to find out more.

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