I propose that we follow in Ottawa and Winnipeg's footsteps and build a large and long skating rink down the North Saskatchewan River.
We don't need to try to break the world record but we could make a massive skating rink that thousands could enjoy. There could be live music, food vendors, and warm up shacks/change rooms along the way for those cold days.
One of the great things about living up north is the magic of northern lights. One idea could be to create a small canvas dome low to the ground (maybe 8-10 feet high) ringed by a small snow / ice wall with entrance/exit. Inside the cavas igloo, there could be space for about 20-30 children to sit/lie down on padded matts to watch a series of northern lights stories, learn about other cultures, and warm up via small space ...more »
One of the great things about living up north is the magic of northern lights. One idea could be to create a small canvas dome low to the ground (maybe 8-10 feet high) ringed by a small snow / ice wall with entrance/exit. Inside the cavas igloo, there could be space for about 20-30 children to sit/lie down on padded matts to watch a series of northern lights stories, learn about other cultures, and warm up via small space heater. Stories could be projected onto the outside of the canvas roof. Multiple story pods could be sprinkled along / in the river valley with other complimentary winter events, programs, facilities.
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