Community News/Updates

Rinks are Closed!

Due to warmer temperatures and changing ice conditions, the outdoor rinks at The Block are now closed. The safety of our community is our top priority. We’ll continue monitoring conditions and will provide updates if the rinks are able to reopen. Thank you for your understanding ❄️

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Get Ready to Register for Spring Programs!

🌸 Spring Program Guide is here! 🌸Take a look at our Spring Programs (Session 1 & Session 2), featuring a wide range of offerings for all ages — from sports and fitness to arts and education. 📅 Registration Dates:• Seton Residents: February 27• Brookfield Residents: March 4• Non-Residents: March 6

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Ball Hockey Night at the Block with the Calgary Hitmen

Join us for a fun, public community event with the Calgary Hitmen at the Block! Come play ball hockey with Calgary Hitmen players on Friday, February 20th. Bring your friends and family, bring your energy, and enjoy a fun, high-energy evening of hockey — all skill levels welcome!

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🏒Hockey with the Hitmen! 🏒

 Join us for a fun public community event with the Calgary Hitmen at the Block!Due to warmer weather, ice conditions will be assessed closer to the event, and skating is weather dependent — but we’re excited to host the team and connect with the community either way. 📅 Friday, Feb 20⏰ 5–6 PM📍 99 Seton Rd SE @ the Block 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Open to all residents & the public Stay tuned for updates!

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Adult Pickleball Program Registration OPEN!

Adult Pickleball (6-Week Program) Serve, rally, and have fun this winter with our Adult Pickleball program at the Block. This beginner-friendly, indoor program is perfect for those new to the sport or looking to build confidence on the court. Participants will learn the fundamentals of pickleball while enjoying active gameplay in a welcoming, social environment. 📅 February 23 – March 30 🏓 Beginner-friendly | Indoor & weather-proof 👥 Meet new people and stay active Limited space available. Registration required.

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Early Closure Notice

⚠️ Early Closure Notice ⚠️ Please note that The Block will be closing early on Thursday, February 5, at 7:00 PM. 🕙 Open hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Thank you for your understanding!

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Rinks UPDATE – January 23

Happy Friday, Seton! 🎉Great news — both the Leisure Rink and Hockey Rink are officially open!Huge thanks to our amazing maintenance team for all their hard work getting everything back up and running.Enjoy the weekend! ❄️⛸️

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Rinks UPDATE – January 22

January 22Leisure Ice Rink IS OPEN as of today!The hockey rink still requires some love and attention. We hope to have good news very soon. Please check back to see when the hockey ice rink will be opened.

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Rinks UPDATE – January 19

Due to the water restrictions and warm weather over the past 2 weeks, we have lost a substantial amount of ice. The maintenance team is adding water and flooding several times a day to re-build the base to ensure the ice is safe to skate on. We will continue to post on our website, Instagram and Facebook to let you know when we are ready to open. Thank you for your patience!

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Rinks UPDATE – January 16

With the water restrictions being lifted, we can once again start re-building and flooding our rinks – HOORAY! The Hockey Rink 𝗮𝗻𝗱 Leisure Rink are still closed but we will post when we are able to re-open for skating and hockey. https://www.calgary.ca/…/bearspaw-water-main-break.html

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Rinks Closed – January 12

Due to the lovely Chinook weather and not being able to maintain the ice rinks with the water restrictions over the past few weeks, our rinks are starting to melt and be unsafe.We will be closing both the Hockey Rink and Leisure Rink effectively immediately.Please check back for updates.

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Rink Update – Jan 9, 2026

We are managing without daily floods due to the water restrictions. However, ice conditions are rough due to daily use and minimal maintenance.With predicted warming temperatures over the weekend and into next week, we will be monitoring the quality and safety of the ice.Please keep an eye here for updates.Be safe and have fun!

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Important Rink Update

Important Rink Update ❄️ Due to the current City of Calgary water restrictions, flooding at the SHOA outdoor rinks has been temporarily paused. The rinks will remain open during regular operating hours; however, ice conditions may vary during this time. We appreciate your understanding as we do our part to support citywide water conservation efforts. Our team will continue to maintain both the Hockey and Leisure rinks as best as possible through regular scraping and surface care. Should conditions deteriorate and the ice become unsafe, we may need to temporarily close the rinks to protect the ice and ensure

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Rinks now open!

We are excited to announce that both the Hockey Rink and Leisure Rink are now open!! Please refer to the rink schedule posted HERE

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