Ice expected to be ready by early February for Tofield curlers – three bonspiels to be held within two months

Ice expected to be ready by early February for Tofield curlers – three bonspiels to be held within two months

Mark Lampitt (left) and Scott Smulski were busy installing the necessary plumbing and pipes to the ice making machinery at the Tofield Curling Rink last week.

Tofield and area curl-ers will be kept quite busy at their local curling rink once the ice is in place at the beginning of February.

Update: Taylor LeClaire competes at National Figure Skating Championships this week

Update: Taylor LeClaire competes at National Figure Skating Championships this week

The figure skaters are pictured at the “Kiss & Cry” spot right after the short program where Chris, Taylor and coach Jessica Gosse wait for their scores to be announced.

Taylor LeClaire, 15, of Tofield competes in the Novice Singles at the National Figure Skating Championships this week in Mississauga, Ont., and in the Novice Pairs with partner Christopher Mostert, 17, of St. Albert. Both belong to the Ice Palace Figure Skating Club at West Edmonton Mall.