Hamiota family builds impressive rink in old sheep barn
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Dave Rawlings has put together an impressive skating rink (Rawlings Barn) inside an old unused sheep barn on the family farm in Hamiota. In conversation with bdnmb.ca earlier today, Rawlings said this is the second season for the rink in this format, noting previously they had a smaller, less elaborate setup. [caption id="attachment_229309" align="aligncenter" width="908"]…
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