Affinity Place will host the 2018 SaskTel Tankard starting January 31st in Estevan.

But the process to transform the hockey rink into a curling venue has already begun. As of Thursday night, the work to get the base of the ice ready to build off was completed.

"We've applied two clearcoats of water over top of the logos, and we're in the process of covering everything with white," explained Robert Keating, member of the Estevan Tankard Committee.

"And tonight the idea is to mark out all the sheets, put the rings in, and start laying the foams either tonight or tomorrow morning."

The transformation is expected to be complete by Monday night.

Volunteers Work With The Ice-Making Crew On Painting The Ice White.