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Kimberley Closing Civic Centre and Marysville Arena

The City of Kimberley has decided to suspend all operations at the Civic Centre and Marysville Arena until further notice, following decisions to the COVID-19 response from higher authorities.

“Following the lead of Hockey Canada and BC Hockey as well as recommendations from Federal and Provincial Health Authorities, suspension of the 2019/2020 KIJHL playoffs and ongoing concerns regarding COVID-19, it was determined that the best course of action is to shut the facilities,” said the City of Kimberley.

Until further notice, all on-ice activities are cancelled, as well as the walking track at the Civic Centre.

“The City apologizes for any inconvenience and thanks all residents for their understanding.”

More: KIJHL Decides to Cancel 2020 Playoffs (March 13, 2020)

Bradley Jones
Bradley Jones
Delivering local news and sports in the East Kootenay since April 2016, Bradley now calls Cranbrook home. Born and raised in Airdrie, AB, Bradley graduated from Lethbridge College, and has been a journalist, news anchor and reporter since 2014. Bradley took on local News Director responsibilities when he moved to Cranbrook in 2016. He is now Vista Radio's Kootenay News Director, managing and overseeing all news operations at the company's five regional radio stations in Cranbrook, Creston, Nelson, Castlegar, and Grand Forks.

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