Pictou County Wellness Centre

08/28/2026

Tonight!

$5 Admission. Puck drop at 7pm

The wait is over. We’re back on home ice!

We welcome the Truro Bearcats to town tonight for our first pre-season matchup

Fans, It’s time to see the new faces, watch the battle for roster spots, and get our first look at the 2026–27 Crushers!

📍 Pictou County Wellness Centre
🆚 Truro Bearcats
⏰ Puck Drop: 7 PM

08/26/2026

Look who’s back! 👀

Crushers preseason hockey this Friday!

7pm

We are back on home ice this friday as we welcome the Truro Junior 'A' Bearcats to the Pictou County Wellness Centre for our first pre season game

7 pm puck drop, Tickets are $5

08/25/2026

Today we mourn the loss of a longtime PCWC employee and friend, Scott Cooke.

Scott started at PCWC about six months after our doors opened. Before his 13 years here, he spent 20 years at the John Brother MacDonald Stadium. The rink was home for Scott; for so many of our facility users, Scott was simply part of the rink.

He was well known for being friendly and welcoming, soft-spoken and kind. He remembered names and cheered for the kids he watched grow up over the years. He passionately supported the Crushers - he loved working the games and watching them play, and he did so for 20 years straight

Scott was a wealth of knowledge and a mentor to many over the years. His quiet presence, kindness and dedication to the rink community will be deeply missed.

Our thoughts are with his daughter and with all those who loved Scott as much as we did.

Rest in peace, Scotty, you will truly be missed🩵

08/18/2026

We are hiring for the 2026-2027 season!
- Part Time Canteen Staff
- Part Time Arena Operators
Please send resumes to [email protected]

08/13/2026

We're hiring seasonal operators 👇

08/13/2026

Looking for a fun, competitive way to get on the ice? Stop by Tuesday & Thursday mornings from 9:00-10:00am

💲 $5 drop-in
🏒 U80 House / recreational competitive
📅 Starts September 8

Come out, give it a try, and see if it’s for you!
📞 Or for more information, call Gordon at 902-922-2396

08/09/2026

Well done everyone! Another great event

❤️ A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR KINSMEN! ❤️

If you see one of our Kinsmen, make sure you stop and say THANK YOU!

RibFest might happen over three days, but for these incredible volunteers, it is so much more than one weekend.

It is a full year of planning. Countless meetings. Late nights. Early mornings. Travelling across Nova Scotia. Setting up, tearing down, problem solving, organizing, and putting in countless volunteer hours to make Pictou County RibFest happen.

They do it because they love this community. ❤️

And the best part? The funds raised through RibFest go right back into supporting local initiatives here in our community.

So as another RibFest comes to a close, we want to give the biggest THANK YOU to the Kinsmen Club of New Glasgow and every member who helped make this weekend possible.

👏 If you see a Kinsman, thank a Kinsman. They deserve it!

Want to be apart of the magic? Kinsman is always welcoming new members! Click this link and fill in your details to learn more! https://ng-kinsmen.com/volunteer?fbclid=IwRlRTSATl1SlwZG9mAWZkaWQWUMK7ratGCLIYR4_EBMnSkIgoW_GYZWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR6YmwrhILSmKBeG5O7pbzAHPfqqHXRurnqs2JpWwdxh-NTm9ic1iLTBMEN4PA_aem_MqAlOR0ARoApexjqUEOGhw

New Glasgow Kinsmen

08/08/2026

We have you covered!

08/07/2026

Ribfest is open!!

Intermissions Cafe and Catering Services is set up with iced coffee 🧊☕️, hot coffee, hot dogs, hamburgers and sausages 🌭🍔

08/05/2026

2 days to go!! 🍖🤩

🍖 Heading to Pictou County RibFest? 🍖

We’ve put together a quick FAQ to answer some of the questions we get asked most often, including event hours, parking, admission, family activities, payment options, and more!

🕒 Event Hours:
📅 Friday, August 7: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
📅 Saturday, August 8: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
📅 Sunday, August 9: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Take a look at the graphic before you visit, and if you still have a question, send us a message. We’re happy to help!

We can’t wait to see everyone at the Pictou County Wellness Centre for an amazing weekend of ribs, live music, vendors, and family fun! ❤️🍖