Flames Foundation to help build outdoor rink on Siksika First Nation
Posted Feb 26, 2021 12:47 pm.
Last Updated Feb 26, 2021 12:49 pm.
CALGARY (660 NEWS) – A big announcement from the Calgary Flames Friday as they will invest in an outdoor rink for a First Nations community.
The Calgary Flames Foundation is partnering with Siksika Health to help fund an outdoor rink for the reserve east of the city.
We're proud to work with our friends at @Siksika_Nation to build an outdoor rink that will serve the community for years to come!
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— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) February 26, 2021
The rink will serve about 4,000 people with six schools in the area and will be the only outdoor rink on the First Nation.
“We have worked diligently to build relationships with organizations such as the Calgary Flames Foundation to create mutual beneficial collaborations,” said Chief Ouray Crowfoot. “Siksika has many young athletes who love participating in sports, but often don’t have the means or opportunities to do so.”
“We look forward to developing more collaborative efforts on a go-forward basis and continuing our excellent working relationship.”
“We are thrilled to work with Siksika Nation on this project that will bring an outdoor rink and so much more to the community of Siksika,” said executive director of the Calgary Flames Foundation, Candice Goudie.
The rink will be built during the spring and summer months and is expected to be up and running by next winter.
