The Giroux Ice Rink in the Rural Municipality of Ste. Anne, Manitoba, is now closed for the 2025–2026 season. The local government announced the closure on March 9, 2026, as the region prepares for the arrival of spring. This change signals the official end of winter skating activities at the outdoor site for the year.
Officials from the Rural Municipality of Ste. Anne updated the community through their website to say the rink is no longer open for public use. The facility is now off-limits while it waits for the next winter season to begin. This is a normal part of the yearly operations for the municipality.
It is important for residents to note that the Town of Ste. Anne is a separate municipal entity and manages its own recreation services. This announcement specifically concerns the Giroux facility and does not change the operations of the town arena. Each group looks after its own facilities for local families to enjoy.
Outdoor rinks in Manitoba typically depend on steady freezing temperatures to stay safe for the public. As the weather warms up in early March, the ice can become soft and thin, making it necessary to close the rinks. Local residents are asked to stay off the ice surface until it is ready for use again next winter.
