The Assiniboine Park Zoo and parts of its horticultural attraction will close for almost two weeks in January. The zoo will close for annual maintenance from Jan. 6 to 17, a news release said Friday.

A slew of Winnipeggers laced up their skates — some with a sled in tow — as activities for the season opened at Assiniboine Park on the first day of winter. Families, couples and friends spent ...