One of the activities the Pickardville community has looked forward to for over 100 years is the Canada Day July 1 celebrations. They called it Pickardville Picnic years ago. Residents prepare for this special day. Yards are cared for, decorations put up, and floats for the parade. Years ago they also held baseball games, demolition derbies and horseshoe tournament, still being held today. A pancake breakfast, concession, kids games, steak BBQ supper, car and tractor show and evening fireworks. A fun filled day for the whole family.
Pickardville Annual Events
July 1st Celebration/Parade
Mother’s Day Brunch and Pie Sale
Halloween Cabaret
Paint Nights
Volunteer Fire Department Annual Christmas Tree Burn
Pickardville Services and Organizations
Pickardville Community League 780-307-7715 (Alex St. Louis)
Pickardville Community Hall 780-307-7097 (Pam St. Louis)
Pickardville Fire Department 911
St. Benoit Catholic Church 780-349-2860
Pickardville United Church 780-349-2761
For more information, visit Pickardville's Facebook Page
Pickardville Skating Rink
Pickardville Skating Rink
The risks associated with ice skating ought to be taken seriously. The best thing you can do to stay safe is to be informed and cautious. Consider the following risks and safety tips.
Proper Equipment
Many of the orthopedic skating injuries that are commonly suffered can be prevented by simply wearing proper equipment; that may include padding, helmets, and--of course--quality skates.
Proper Fit
Skates that do not fit properly contribute to a high number of skating injuries; they may cause stress to bones, muscles, and ligaments, as well as imbalance.
Warm Up Thoroughly
Cold muscles and ligaments are more brittle and prone to tears and injury. Warming up can help to loosen your muscles, tendons, and ligaments and help to prevent tears.
Avoid Extreme Exposure
Wear adequately warm clothing--thick layers and a waterproof shell. And pay attention to changing weather. If you start to feel uncomfortable or chilled, it’s time to end your activity and return to warm shelter.
Skating involves various risks, dangers and hazards including but not limited to:
- Concussion, head injury, laceration, stress or bone fracture, falls, ankle injury,
- uneven or cracked surfaces;
- variations in the terrain or surface including but not limited to ruts, crevasses, holes, rocks, gravel, tree roots and other natural objects;
- ungroomed and unkept grounds, trails and areas;
- wet and/or slippery ground and floors;
- ice, snow, and slush in parking lots and on stairs, roads, sidewalks and pathways;
- icy or slippery condition of snow in and around the skating rink;
- loss of balance;
- dim or low lighting;
- changing weather conditions, including frequent thawing and freezing in the winter;
- failure to act safely or within one’s own ability or to stay within designated areas;
- negligent first aid;
- negligence of other persons;
- infectious disease contracted through viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi which may be transmitted through direct or indirect contact;
- and NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF THE OWNER/OPERATOR and its directors, officers, employees, instructors, agents, representatives, volunteers, independent contractors, subcontractors, sponsors, successors and assigns.
Please sign the Pickardville Skating Rink Waiver (click here) prior to using this facility and return the completed form to info@westlockcounty.com.
Have Fun and Be Safe!
