Regina's Maple Leaf pool reopens after renovations
Regina’s newly renovated Maple Leaf pool will reopen to the public on Monday afternoon.
“I feel excited, really excited. Summer’s gonna be great,” said Victor Robertson, a longtime user of Maple Leaf pool.
The pool has been a fixture in the Heritage neighbourhood for more than 70 years. In 2018, the City of Regina was planning to permanently close the pool because of safety concerns with the aging facility. But residents rallied to keep the pool.
Robertson was one of the residents that presented to city council about the pool.
“It’s our pool. I didn’t want it to be torn down because of money expenses. So I suggested to rebuild the pool,” said Robertson.
Construction on the $5.3 million renovation project began in March of 2020. The city said the pool is designed in a way that makes accessibility a priority.
“It’s been a long couple years of them rebuilding it. We’re excited,” said Chris Prokop, also a longtime user of the pool. “It’s a great place to cool off on a hot summers day, so we’re excited for it to be open.”
The outdoor pool is one of just two in Regina to offer free admission all day.
“When the weather gets hot, I don’t want to walk all the way to Wascana, especially in 30-plus weather,” said Robertson. “And plus, paying for (the other pools is) kind of expensive, so having a free pool here is nice, in walking distance.”
The city will host a grand opening event at the pool on Tuesday, June 22.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
McGill University seeks emergency injunction to dismantle pro-Palestinian encampment
McGill University has filed a request for an injunction to have the pro-Palestinian encampment removed from its campus.
'State or state-sponsored actor' believed to be behind B.C. government hacks
The head of British Columbia’s civil service has revealed that a “state or state-sponsored actor” is behind multiple cyber-security incidents against provincial government networks.
Spectacular aurora light show to be seen across Canada Friday night
A rare and severe solar storm is expected to bring spectacular displays of the northern lights, also known as aurora borealis, across much of Canada and parts of the United States on Friday night.
Which Canadian cities have the highest and lowest grocery prices?
Where you live plays a big factor in what you pay at the grocery store. And while it's no secret the same item may have a different price depending on the store, city or province, we wanted to see just how big the differences are, and why.
Swarm of 20,000 bees gather around woman’s car west of Toronto
A swarm of roughly 20,000 bees gathered around a woman’s car in the parking lot of Burlington Centre.
U.S. says Israel's use of U.S. arms likely violated international law, but evidence is incomplete
The Biden administration said Israel's use of U.S.-provided weapons in Gaza likely violated international humanitarian law but wartime conditions prevented U.S. officials from determining that for certain in specific airstrikes.
Barron Trump declines to serve as an RNC delegate
Former U.S. President Donald Trump's youngest son, Barron Trump, has declined to serve as a delegate at this summer’s Republican National Convention, according to a senior Trump campaign adviser and a statement from Melania Trump's office.
Mother assaulted by stranger while breastfeeding baby in her car: Vancouver police
A person was arrested in East Vancouver Thursday after allegedly entering a car while a mother was breastfeeding her four-month-old boy.
'We have laws': Premier Smith says police action justified in Calgary
The actions, including the decision to use non-lethal force, to disperse pro-Palestinian protesters from the University of Calgary campus were justified, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said Friday.