Early Beginnings and Mid-Century Rebuilds

• Outdoor Origins: Long before an official indoor structure was built, local residents curled outdoors in the 1930s and 1940s using makeshift natural ice sheets. Historical archives note that competitive local teams—most notably one led by local skip Rene Lavoy—were already highly active by 1947, winning regional bonspiels. 

• The 1975 Rebuild: After the initial structure suffered a structural collapse under heavy snow, local volunteers like Arthur Rae HIDLEBAUGH rallied once again and dedicated an entire year to helping rebuild. he was also a life-time member of the Choiceland Curling Club, and the Choiceland Elks Hall. Dedicated community members spent the entire winter of 1975 manually building a brand-new arena complex to keep winter recreation alive in the village. [1, 2]

Modern Operations and Facilities

• The Rink Setup: Today, the facility features three sheets of artificial ice. This artificial setup ensures a consistent, high-quality playing surface that can accommodate leagues and tournaments regardless of fluctuating seasonal temperatures. [1, 2]

• Governance: The facility is formally operated by the Choiceland Curling Club Corporation. It relies heavily on community fundraising, volunteer labor, and operational support from local nonprofit donations like the Last Chance Shoppe and regional culture grants from the RM of Torch River No. 488. [1, 2, 3]

Community and Social Hub

• Annual Bonspiels: The rink hosts a full schedule of winter events, including traditional multi-day town bonspiels and youth curling events designed to preserve the sport for generations to come.

• The Sunday Brunches: Beyond athletic competitions, the building functions as an off-season and weekend social hall. It is locally famous for hosting community Sunday morning breakfasts and brunches toasts and coffee's, bringing together town residents and agricultural producers from the surrounding rural areas. This because on Sunday's the local Cafe, the Traveler's Cafe is closed for a day of rest.