Some mild weather and excited families made Winterfest a big success in Lloydminster on Feb. 16.
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Winterfest is held every year on Family Day. This year’s festivities expanded across more city facilities.
“Winterfest is just a celebration of winter,” said Sandra Brown, recreational co-ordinator, City of Lloydminster. “We have activities at six different facilities this year.
“Indoor and outdoor, and Mother Nature co-operated.”
The buzz was palpable as Border City residents flooded the Servus Sports Centre with excitement for the activities.
“Folks started arriving about 9:30 a.m.,” said Brown.
New events this year include a mechanical bull and laser tag.
“We’ve got brand new bounce units that we haven’t had at this event before and the kids are really enjoying them,” said Brown. “We have sponsors set up as well as over 70 volunteers helping.”
She says she’s always happy to see some eager families and smiling faces.
“I think my favourite thing would be (seeing) all the smiles of families, knowing that generations have come through the years,” she said. “It’s kind of a tradition to come out on Family day.”
Events this year took place at the Servus Sports Centre, Lloydminster Museum and Archives, Lloydminster Golf and Curling Centre, Bioclean Aquatic Centre, Bud Miller All Seasons Park and the Cenovus Energy Hub.
The Hub hosted a para hockey try day for people to try out sledge hockey.
Brown also noted it’s important to remember those who have given back to make this event possible every year.
“We have many returning sponsors year after year, and just a huge shout out to them,” she said. “Without them, without all the volunteers giving up time on Family Day, we could not be doing this.”
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