While Lloydminster’s freezing temperatures may have hindered some Winterfest activities, families still got out to enjoy the fun.
The Family Day event this year featured activities at the Bioclean Aquatic Centre, Lloydminster Golf and Curling Centre, Lloydminster Museum and Archives and the Servus Sports Centre.
“Its become kind of a tradition for folks and families to celebrate the day together,” said Sandra Brown, recreation programmer for the City of Lloydminster.
Despite the cold weather, people poured out to experience the fun across Lloydminster.
“We actually keep track of attendants and its very good, It’s traditional to be very cold for Winterfest and a few days but it really doesn’t keep people from coming out,” said Brown.
Over the years the city tries to mix up what activities are offered to keep it fresh.
“We keep a mix, we have traditional activities and we always add in some new attractions. This year there’s been a few changes at the Servus Sports Centre we’ve added in a couple of new bounce units one is a moonwalk and it’s almost like you’re walking in craters on the moon,” said Brown.
This season the events at Bud Miller All Seasons Park were cancelled due to the freezing temperatures dipping down to -30 C with the windchill bringing it to below -40 C.
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