Newcomers to Red Deer invited to “Learn to Skate” in January
There are few things more Canadian than skating on a frozen sheet of water, laughing with friends, playing a game of shinny, and warming up with a mug of hot chocolate. That experience is worth sharing, especially with youth who are new to Canada! That is why Central Alberta Refugee Effort and the City of Red Deer have once again teamed up to organize three days of skating for over 50 newcomer youth.
This year marks our Seventh year of the ‘Learn to Skate’ program. The program is offered free of charge to immigrant youth and all equipment is provided for them. In addition to learning basic skating skills, students will also have an opportunity to try hockey.
C.A.R.E would like to thank everyone who has helped make this event possible: The City of Red Deer, RCMP, Red Deer Pond Hockey, St. John Ambulance, Riverside Meadows Community Association, Lindsay Thurber High School & many more community volunteers.
About the ‘Learn to Skate’ event