Last chance to own a piece of Lloydminster’s iconic history as demolition nears

City crews have spent the past several months clearing out the building, redistributing usable equipment to other arenas and departments while preparing the site for demolition.

For decades, the Centennial Civic Centre served as Lloydminster’s largest-capacity event arena before the new Cenovus Energy Hub opened, hosting major sporting events such as the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling and the Allan Cup, along with provincial, national and international competitions.

The venue also welcomed well-known performers including Johnny Cash and June Carter.

As the city prepares to remove the building, it is also marking its legacy through a video tribute and a commemorative book documenting local sports history.

The publication, titled A History of Ice Sports in Lloydminster, is available online, with print copies to be provided to the public library and local museum, and a limited number offered for purchase.

“Over the past six decades, generations of residents have cheered in the stands, competed on the ice and gathered for events off the ice at the Centennial Civic Centre,” Mayor Gerald Aalbers said in a statement.

“While progress means getting to enjoy more modern facilities like Cenovus Energy Hub, it also means saying goodbye to places that hold so much of our shared history.”

Following demolition, administration is expected to bring forward options for the future use or potential sale of the site.

“Administration has met with a few community members and organizations who expressed interest in purchasing the building. These meetings were productive and discussed the condition of the building and the opportunities for alternative use,” a report stated, adding that “at this time, no parties are interested in pursuing the purchase any further.”

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by Kenneth Cheung

Last chance to own a piece of Lloydminster’s iconic history as demolition nears

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