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Coronavirus: Neighbourhood rinks prove integral to local communities during pandemic
COVID-19 pandemic, these neighbourhood outdoor retreats have become even more important for locals, giving them the opportunity to stay active, while enjoying some crisp, fresh winter air.For Josh Remai, it’s become a labour of love. Skating, curling rink grant restarting in Saskatchewan Remai, rink coordinator for the Queen Elizabeth Community Association for five years, oversees the outdoor rinks at both Achs Park and Queen Elizabeth Elementary School.The upkeep of the rinks goes far beyond just freezing a sheet of ice, and begins long before the first flood of the year.“We have to paint over graffiti (sprayed on the boards),” Remai said.