Submitted by Mark Easton on behalf of Board of Directors & Members Riondel & District Curling Club.
The Riondel & District Curling Club gratefully acknowledges and thanks the Regional District of Central Kootenay – District A and its Director, Mr. Garry Jackman for all their help in getting our curling rink upgraded to comply with current safety and health standards.
After the Fernie Arena accident, safety inspections were required for all arenas in British Columbia. Our curling rink was inspected and several deficiencies were noted that needed immediate correction for the continued operation of our curling club. Funding for these corrections was beyond our club’s means, and the RDCK stepped in to help keep our curling club open for use by the residents of the East Shore of Kootenay Lake.
All required upgrades have now been completed and our curling club is back in use. Our curling league is playing four times per week and will continue throughout the winter, allowing local residents the opportunity for physical recreation and social contact through the coldest months of the year.
Without the help of RDCK, this facility would likely close down and never be re-opened. Once again, the Riondel & District Curling Club thanks the Regional District of Central Kootenay for all their assistance in keeping our curling facility operational and safe.
