By rdnewsNOW Staff

May 11

Kinex Arena parts up for grabs ahead of demolition

May 8, 2024 | 12:54 PM

After years of memories made at the Kinex Arena, the community will have one last chance to say goodbye to the facility during a garage sale on May 11, where they can take home a piece of its history.

The sale takes place at the arena and runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The funds raised will go into the City’s recreation revenue.

“It’s bittersweet for our team and our community, saying goodbye to such a prominent recreation facility in our community; but it has reached the end of its lifespan,” says Curtis Martinek, facilities and asset management superintendent.

The land on which the facility currently sits will become additional green space in Barret Park. The parking lot will remain for users of this park as well as overflow for large events at Servus Arena and the Pidherney Centre.

“Demolition will begin later this summer and be completed by August,” Martinek says.

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Although larger items such as rink glass, boards and dehumidifiers were sold to other communities throughout Alberta for repurposing, residents can still try to get a hold of display cabinets, score clocks, shelving units, puck board, hockey nets, appliances and chairs.

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READ MORE: A look back: Red Deerians say final farewell to Kinex Arena

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