ICE ON WHYTE 2010

Record attendance!! Over 39,000 people came outside to play at the Ice on Whyte Festival

·  The ice carving competition featured 10 teams of artists from Canada, Sweden, Russia, New Zealand and Tanzania

·  This is the second year that the competition has been sanctioned by the National Ice Carvers Association and this resulted in a high caliber carving competition

·  The weather was perfect for all 11 days

·  Over 50 volunteers contributed their services

·  Ice on Whyte was produced by the Old Strathcona Business Association in partnership with funding agencies and local

·  The arts were a major feature of Ice on Whyte with local and international ice carving artists and performances by local musicians

·  The L’il Chipper Public Art program was fully booked and provided art and recreation opportunities to over 500 students from 18 Edmonton area schools

·  A partnership with the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF) and Van Houtte Coffee Services provided hot beverages for visitors and raised over $14,000 for CBCF

·  A partnership with the Youth Emergency Shelter Society (YESS) and the Realtors Association of Edmonton provided volunteer opportunities for youth from the recently opened Armoury Youth Centre

·  Visitors from Edmonton, Alberta and around the world visited the park to experience art, recreation and culture in a family friendly outdoor environment

·  Newcomers and international visitors represented a significant part of the overall attendance

·  Thank you to the sponsors and volunteers!

·  Thank you to the festival staff!

“Ice on Whyte is getting bigger and better each year. This year’s attendance proves that Edmontonians are ready and willing to embrace winter. With growing local and international support, the Ice on Whyte Festival will be even stronger next year.”

Shirley Lowe, Executive Director for the Old Strathcona Business Association

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The Ice on Whyte Festival is produced by the Old Strathcona Business Association.