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The end of a local landmark, but not of it’s legacy
Demolition is underway on Minnedosa District Arena
By Eoin Devereux
A building that has been a staple of downtown Minnedosa for almost 80 years, but whose time has passed, is now nothing more than a memory. Demolition began on Tuesday, June 9 on the Minnedosa District Arena. The structure was decommissioned in 2023 when the community opened the doors to its’ new recreation facility, the Sunrise Credit Union Centre.
The District Arena first opened back in 1947 and was constructed from the elements of a relocated military airplane hangar. The building was retrofitted for ice at a cost of $13,000 ($226,606 in 2026 currency).
Originally, the facility featured a natural ice surface, but was later converted to artificial ice in order to extend the skating season. For over seven decades, the District Arena was a focal point for the community for hockey, skating, and an array of other community events. The massive wood roof was well known across the region, as was the occasional snow condensation inside the arena, which would drop from the sky on the fans if you were sitting in the wrong spot. Nonetheless, the District Arena was still a staple for Minnedosa, with fond memories for many.
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