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School board: Fun Days dance card is full

On Monday, June 12, the Esko school board heard a presentation from the Esko Hockey Association about hosting the Esko Fun Days street dance at the district’s sports complex next to the football field.

The hockey group is looking to relocate the event, away from the parking lot at the firehall out of concern for the safety of those walking across the street in the dark, the blocking off of access to the hall, and noise issues.

The board was hesitant to consider allowing an event with alcohol sales to be held on school property.

“I’m a little concerned about precedent and what that opens up lon...