About Us

Portage Pool is operated by Lac La Biche County and is located in the rear parking lot of Portage College’s Lac La Biche campus.

• 250,000 square feet of recreational space
• Twin ice arenas
• Two field houses
• Running track
• A four-sheet curling rink
• Fitness and Wellness Centre
• Two studios for fitness classes and dance
• Boxing area
• Community Hall
• Food vendors
• Child Minding Service
• Three meeting rooms
• Outdoor basketball and  tennis courts
• Coming Soon 
• New Sports Fields including Artificial Turf pitch, Track& Field, 3 Baseball Diamonds, natural grass Soccer Field and Camp grounds.

COMING SOON

There is a total of 34,100 square feet of space in the fieldhouses. Fieldhouses are perfect for volleyball, soccer, basketball, badminton, floor hockey, tournaments, trade shows, concerts, and much more.

The Bold Center Fitness and Wellness Centre offers over 9,000 square feet of weight training and cardio fun, not to mention a boxing ring for up-and-coming fighters.

Plan your next meeting in one of the three meeting rooms. For larger events, you might want to try our expansive community hall which has a comfortable seating capacity for 400 people.

The major arena has a seating capacity of 1000, while the four-sheet curling complex is perfect for your next bonspiel.

Lac La Biche County Council adopted the 2019-2024 Strategic Plan, which sets recreation and culture as one of the Council’s main focuses.

Council believes that recreation opportunities should be available, accessible, and affordable. To that end, the Bold Center and its staff are committed to providing recreational amenities, cultural services, and supporting infrastructure to ensure that citizens and visitors have the opportunity to experience the Lac La Biche County’s multicultural and recreational diversity.

Get Your Business Noticed: use our business to get your business! The Bold Center is the perfect place to advertise your company. As the premier recreational and special events hub in Lac La Biche County, the Bold Center attracts over 365k annual visits from across the region.

In addition to the facilities, the Bold Center is host to the Portage College Voyageurs hockey team (who represent our community in the Alberta Colleges Athletics Conference), the Junior B Clippers, minor hockey teams, and volleyball and soccer leagues. The Stuart MacPherson Library and J. A. Williams High School—both attached to the Bold Center—round out the facilities’ offerings.

Get the word out about your business by placing your logo on rink boards, ice, stair risers, and much more. We also have opportunities for you to partner with Lac La Biche County on providing a program or sponsoring a facility.

Call us today at 780-623-6764 to learn about our creative options for optimizing the return on your marketing investment or email john.usher@laclabichecounty.com.

Community Advertising

We welcome and encourage community advertising in Lac La Biche County Recreation & Community Services Division publications, along with online and digital media platforms, to promote and support programs, events, and services that enhance the quality of life of County residents.

Click here to read our Community Advertising Policy for more information.

The Bold Center is committed to providing preventative social services and programs that enhance accessibility, foster childhood development, help families connect, and more. Here’s a selection of the services that the Bold Center offers.

Family & Community Support Services

Lac La Biche County’s Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) department is now housed at the Bold Center. FCSS programs and services aim to nurture wellness and resilience in our citizens, families, and community. Our programs encourage connections to resources within the community including our staff, foster confidence, and build interpersonal knowledge and skill.

• Click here for more information about FCSS programs, services, and grants.
• Follow us on Facebook (@llbcountyFCSS) for up-to-the-minute updates on our programs and services!

Community Access Bus System

The Community Access Bus provides affordable transportation for individuals and families with modest household incomes or no transportation. The Community Access Paratransit Bus provides affordable door-to-door transportation, helping seniors and people with disabilities run errands, access medical care, and attend social events.

• To learn more about the County’s Community Access Bus System, click here.

Cenovus Child Mind Centre

The Cenovus Child Mind Centre provides high-quality care and programming for children ages 6 months to 12 years old while parents use the fitness facilities or enjoy other activities at the Bold Center. With indoor play structures, crafts, developmentally appropriate toys, and qualified staff, your kids will love it and so will you.

• Designated for ages 6 months to 12 years old.
• The Infant Care Program is available for children aged 6 months to 2 years. Only 2 spots per hour, call 780-623-6365 to pre-register.
• Parents/guardians using Child Mind services must stay on-site at the Bold Center.

Please click here for more information about Child Mind services. For Current hours of operation click here. 

Young Family Connections

FCSS Young Family Connections provides programs and services for families and caregivers in the areas of family support, early learning, care, parent education, and information.

FCSS Young Family Connections is located in the Child Mind Cenovus Play Centre in the Bold Center.

• Call us at 780-623-6365 for additional information about the support programs and services offered.
• Follow us on Facebook “FCSS Young Family Connections” for updates on our upcoming programs.
• To learn more about the program, click here.

The Bold Center has a wide range of facilities available for rent. Our space includes everything from meeting rooms and activity spaces to large areas ideally suited for formal banquets or trade shows. Make the Bold Center the venue for your next major event! Rental types include:

• Arena Rental
• Banquet Hall Rental
• Curling Rink Rental
• Fieldhouse Rental
• Meeting Room Rental
• Portage Pool

All facility rentals include the facility, chairs, and tables. Please contact the Bookings and Events Administrator at 780-623-6370 for additional fees and charges or email bookings@laclabichecounty.com

Facility Booking Form

Responsibilities of Renter (Community Hall)

Responsibilities of Renter (McArthur Place)

 

Rental Area Descriptions

ARENAS (2)

Performance Arena

• Full NHL-sized rink with seating to accommodate 1000 spectators
• Media access & webcast access available
• Internet connection available
• Skate aids available at no extra charge
• Change rooms available upon request

Swamp Cats Arena

• Full-sized rink with seating to accommodate almost 267 spectators
• Skate aids available at no extra charge
• Change rooms available upon request

 

BANQUET HALLS (2)

Bold Center Community Hall

• This banquet hall makes the perfect venue for large functions such as weddings and community events with a private entrance.
• Accommodates up to 600 guests with chairs only, 500 guests with rectangular tables, and 320-400 guests with round tables
• Full-service kitchen and bar can be rented or used for catering
• Sound system, audio visual equipment, and staging available
• Washrooms available
• Licensed events permitted
• Washrooms available on site

McArthur Community Hall

• This banquet hall is the perfect venue for hosting weddings and larger events
• Accommodates approximately 140 people
• The full deck outside with a view of Lac La Biche Lake
• Full-service kitchen and bar can be rented or used for catering
• Licensed events permitted
• Change rooms and washrooms available on site
• Located on the main floor at McArthur Place

McArthur Park Rotary Gazebo

• Located on the lakeshore of Lac La Biche Lake, this fully-powered gazebo is perfect for that outdoor wedding ceremony, concerts, and more
• Chairs are not included in the rental

 

CURLING ARENA (1)

NEC Contractors / CRC Open Camp Curling Rink

• Four sheets of curling ice available for users, leagues, and bonspiels
• Small lounge area with seating for spectators
• Change rooms and washrooms available on site

 

FIELDHOUSES (2)

Cenovus Fieldhouse #1

• Rubberized flooring, boards and netting ideal for hosting indoor hockey and soccer events (can also accommodate all other sports except for basketball)
• Fixed seating to accommodate 250 spectators

Cenovus Fieldhouse #2

• Wood floor surface suitable for basketball, badminton, volleyball, and other activities
• Can be separated into three separate sections or one large playing surface

 

MEETING ROOMS (4)

View Point Board Room

• Perfect for meetings, training and workshops
• Accommodates approximately 30 people
• Small kitchenette that includes a sink and fridge
• Comfortable setting that can be arranged to accommodate various needs

Wild Rose Room

• Perfect for smaller meetings or events
• Accommodates approximately 30 people
• Small kitchenette that includes fridge, sink and counter space
• Located next door to the Stuart McPherson Public Library in the Bold Center

Poplar Room

• Multi-purpose room perfect for smaller events (such as birthday parties and baby showers), as well as workshops, training and meetings
• Accommodates approximately 15 people for a meeting and 20 for birthdays
• Small kitchenette includes fridge, sink and counter space
• Located on the 2^nd floor across from the fitness desk in the Bold Center

Tea Room (at McArthur Place)

• Perfect for meetings, workshops, birthday parties and baby showers
• Accommodates approximately 48 people
• Kitchenette includes fridge, sink and counter space
• Located on the main floor at McArthur Place

 

 

Recreation Rentals

 

Looking for something different to make a great event for the kids, why not rent our Fun Van or Ultimate Challenge. For further information click the image or call 780-623-6351.

 

 

Not only does the Bold Center provide the facilities, programs, and services necessary to lead a healthy active lifestyle, but it also has many complimentary amenities including free Wi-Fi, ATM machines, vending machines, and sitting areas.

 

Envisioned in 2015, on a road trip to the coast with my mom and sister-in-law, the Rustic Bean was conceived.  It is more than just another Coffee Shop, it is a place where our community can share creativity and success while inspiring others to do what they love.  A great cup of coffee or tea is the comfort and connection we long for each day and we know you will find it here.

To order by phone call 780 -404-5030

Begin the day, power up for a workout, replace a meal or enjoy a positive snack at the on-site Booster Juice. Savor the clean, crisp sweet fragrance of citrus fruits and nectar of the tropics to start with a world of freshness shimmering juices, wholesome veggies and brilliant fruit blends. Add scientifically advanced herbal additives and silky yogurt and you’ve got the Booster.

To order online click https://order.boosterjuice.com/  or order by phone call 780-623-6546.

It’s just not a hockey game without your pizza, burger, and fries. Let Tara’s Pizza take care of those cravings.

Lac La  Biche County Libraries have two locations, one in the hamlet of Lac La Biche located in the Bold Center, and the second in the hamlet of Plamondon located in Ecole Plamondon School. Lac La Biche County Libraries are members of the Northern Lights Library System.

Lac La Biche County Libraries are people-focused, respectful, friendly, and provide vital services to all with excellence and accountability. Year-round they host reading programs and events for the entire family.

Please check out the libraries’ websites and Facebook page for more information about their services, programs, and hours: Stuart McPherson Public Library (Lac La Biche) and Lac La Biche County Libraries’ Facebook Page.

Are you looking for a career at the Bold Center or Lac La Biche County in general? Visit the County website for more information.