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Too Warm

Town of Ponoka’s Ice Sculpture Village closes for the season

Jan 20, 2023 | 1:37 PM

Due to unseasonably warm temperatures, the Ice Sculpture Village in downtown Ponoka has closed for the season.

“While we had hoped to enjoy the ice sculptures longer, we’re really proud that the Town was able to bring this fantastic winter attraction to Ponoka this year,” said Sandra Lund, Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Ponoka.

Ice Sculptures Attracted Visitors from Ponoka and Beyond

“The ice sculptures mesmerized and entertained hundreds of visitors from Ponoka and from other communities who travelled here to enjoy their beauty and take photos with their friends and families,” she said. “It was amazing how quickly word of the sculptures spread and attracted visitors from Ponoka and beyond over the past couple of weeks,” she added.

“The ice sculptures put a smile on many people’s faces. It was a wonderful attraction that we hope to bring back again next year,” said Lund, adding, “While I’m certainly not going to complain about above zero temperatures in January, I do hope that next year will bring more seasonal weather so we can enjoy the beauty and magic of the ice sculptures longer.”

Ice Sculpture Village, which is located at 5102 48 Avenue, has been roped off and will be dismantled on Friday, Jan. 20.

“Stay tuned for more new programming that will be coming to that site in the future,” said Lund.