Wawa curlers will have a season - though details are still being worked out.
During their meeting this week, Wawa Municipal Council received a report from Community Services and Tourism Director Alex Patterson, which outlined possibilities for the curling rink, and - given low registration numbers stemming from various COVID-19-related factors - that included not installing the ice this season, though Patterson says that isn't what Council wanted.
One of the other options discussed by Council - if the ice wasn't installed - was using the area for pickleball - as space has been requested for the activity - though Patterson emphasizes it wasn't an "either/or" situation, and staff will keep working to find space.
Patterson says staff will work with the local curling clubs to confirm plans for installing the ice - potentially for November 23rd - with programming on the ice expected to include the usual seniors' curling and adult leagues, as well as occasional youth curling and possibly a "family curl", with Patterson emphasizing staff will work with the clubs to "try and get as much use as possible in that space".