For Immediate Release
February 9, 2022
SWIFT CURRENT, SK – Family Fun Week will be held during the February break, from February 21st to 27th, and there are loads of free activities for the entire family to enjoy!
Monday, February 21: The City of Swift Current is hosting several fun winter activities at Fairview Arena. The popular Sleigh Rides will be back, running from 10:00 AM until 7:00 PM. Online registration is open, and you can book your 10-minute ride by visiting www.swiftcurrent.ca/familyfunweek. In addition, there will be a Family Skate from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Fairview East Arena. Snowshoes available for individuals or families to enjoy.
Tuesday, February 22: Come to the Aquatic Centre for free public swimming from 7:00 – 8:30 PM for youth ages 14 years and under. This event is sponsored by the Swift Current Kiwanis Club.
Wednesday, February 23: The Swift Current Curling Club will host a free curling clinic from 1:00 – 3:00 PM. Please bring an extra pair of clean footwear for on-ice activity. Helmets are recommended for kids and new curlers; other equipment will be provided.
Thursday, February 23: The Swift Current Museum is hosting “Weird Winter Weather” from 1:30 – 3:00 PM. Preregister by calling 306-778-4812 by Feb. 17th as we have a limit of 10 participants.
Friday, February 25: A Fun Day will be offered at the Stockade for students in Kindergarten – Grade 6 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Online registration opens Feb. 11th at 8:00 AM at www.swiftcurrent.ca/play with a limit of 40 students.
Saturday February 26: The Center is hosting the “Coldest Night of the Year” event to raise funds and awareness on the hungry, the homeless, and the hurting in our community. To sign up and support this worthy cause, please visit www.cnoy.org.
Sunday, February 27: Come have fun cross-country skiing or snowshoeing at Chinook Golf course trails anytime between 12:00 and 4:00 PM! Some equipment will be available. This event is dependent on favourable snow conditions and hosted by the Swift Current Nordic Ski Club.
Throughout the week: Speedy Creek Model Railway group will have their fabulous displays available to check out in Room 104 at Dickson Centre (old St. Pat’s school). They will be open Monday – Friday from 12:00 until 9:00 PM.
This will be a great opportunity for families to participate in some fun activities that encourage physical activity and quality family time.
For more information, please contact Community Services by phone at (306) 778-2787, by email at communityservices@swiftcurrent.ca, or by visiting www.swiftcurrent.ca/play.
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For media inquiries, please contact:
Michael Boutilier
Communications & Stakeholder Relations Coordinator
City of Swift Current
306.741.0732
m.boutilier@swiftcurrent.ca
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