The mayor of Fernie, B.C., is thanking the Calgary Flames Foundation for the "beautiful gesture" of paying for an NHL-sized outdoor rink. Wayne Hornquist, left, Lloyd Smith, centre, and Jason Podloski, right, died from being exposed to leaked ammonia gas on Oct. 17. (City of Fernie/Facebook)Earlier this month, the Calgary Flames Foundation contacted the City of Fernie to offer to pay for a full-sized outdoor rink. (Mary Giuliano/City of Fernie)The full-sized outdoor rink with natural ice will be built at the Fernie Aquatics Centre, and can made permanent if the city decides. Fernie Mayor Mary Giuliano, pictured, says the outdoor rink will accommodate many hockey and skating programs.

Source: CBC News November 30, 2017 21:24 UTC