Wilkie uses Hockeyville funds for new ice plant

The Town of Wilkie announced Wednesday they will be installing a new ice plant at the Saskcan Community Centre rink this summer.

Wilkie was a top-four finalist for Kraft Hockeyville in 2019, and along with their finalist winnings from the event, also received donations from the community, including Brett Wilson and the Nelson family.

The total cost of upgrades this summer which include a new chiller and new pumps for the new brine system will be approximately $126,000.

The removal of the old system is currently underway with the new ice plant expected to be installed by mid-June. A release from the town states that the new system will allow them to run operations much more efficiently, heading into a hopeful return of the hockey season come the fall.