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NORTH BATTLEFORD ‑ Wintertainment is coming back to North Battleford in February.

The annual event is back on for the week of Feb. 19-26. Events are posted at the city’s website at www.cityofnb.ca and they include the following:

Saturday, Feb. 19:

The Battlefords Co-op Aquatic Centre will be hosting the launch of the Aquatic Inflatable. This runs noon to 3 p.m. with regular admission.

Monday, Feb. 21:

This is Family Day at NationsWEST Field House and Battlefords Co-op Aquatic Centre. There will be inflatables on the turf at the NationsWEST Field House. It runs 1 to 3 p.m. and regular admission rates apply.

Tuesday, Feb. 22:

The Don Ross Arena is the location for free public skating from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and free shinny from 1:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Meanwhile, the NationsWEST Field House will host ice lantern making for free from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Participants are asked to dress warmly. The ice lanterns will decorate Rotary Plaza and participants can make one to take home as well. Pre-registration is required by calling 306-445-1760 or by emailing [email protected] or register online at the city’s website.

Wednesday Feb. 23

Don Ross Arena again will host free public skating from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and free shinny from 1:15 to 2:30 p.m.

The Don Ross Community Centre Craft Room will host Paw Print Art Project: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. This free event is for ages 7 and older. Pre-registration is required by calling 306-445-1760 or by email at [email protected].

It will also host Beaded Daisy Chains 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Suitable for ages 10 to adults. Again, you must preregister by calling 306-445-1760, email [email protected], or register online at the city’s website.

NationsWEST Field House will host Light the Ice Lanterns Part Two: 7 to 7:45 p.m. Participants are asked to dress warmly and to register at the numbers and emails listed above.

Thursday, Feb. 24

Don Ross Arena again hosts free public skating from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and free shinny from 1:15 to 2:30 p.m.

Don Ross Community Centre Craft Room hosts Sundog Painting Project - watercolour and silhouette from 10: to 11:30 a.m. for free. It’s for ages 7 and older. Pregistration is required by calling 306-445-1760 or email [email protected].

Polar Landscape Project - watercolour and ink: 10:30 a.m. to noon is free to ages 10 and up. Pre-registration required by calling 306-445-1760 or email [email protected].

Friday and Saturday, Feb. 25 and 26

At NationsWEST Field House is Learn to Snow Carve on both days. Work individually or as a team of two or three. The cost is $25 per sculpture and the event is suitable for ages eight and up. Children must be accompanied and assisted by an adult. Pre-registration is required by Feb. 10. Register by calling 306-445-1760 or email [email protected].

On Feb. 25 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. pack your snow and learn about your tools. On Feb, 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., it’s Make Your Sculpture with people encouraged to bring household objects from home to make a snow sculpture.