Arena upgrade facing ‘unforseen challenges’

• Share on Facebook
• Share on Bluesky
• Share on X
• Copy Link

Nelson said the project team, which includes MQN Architecture and Interior Design, is committed to adding value to the historic building by upgrading it to reflect modern needs and uses.

Septic System Setbacks

Public hearing to discuss regulations around septic tanks in Coldstream

Apr 10, 2026

Health Care

New maternity care clinic open in Vernon

Apr 10, 2026

Labour Force Stats

Regional unemployment on the rise

Apr 10, 2026

“This is a significant investment that we are making for the future,” Rick Fairbairn, chair of the White Valley Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee, said. “We are committed to moving it along as quickly as possible, but we also want to make sure that we get it right.”

The arena provides ice time for a variety of users, including minor hockey, figure skating, ringette and leisure ice uses.

The community initiated fundraising to improve amenities in the arena in 2016, which led to Lumby entering, and eventually winning, Kraft Hockeyville 2016, receiving $100,000 to put toward improving the facility.

“Leveraging the community momentum that was generated through the successful Kraft Hockeyville win, in March 2018 the Village of Lumby and the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) were awarded an additional $2,595,625 million to make improvements to the Pat Duke Arena,” an RDNO release said. “Additional funding for the project included a grant from TELUS, and community fundraising totalling $75,000, and $230,000 provided by the RDNO through the White Valley Parks, Recreation and Culture service.”