![]() ![]() “I want to commend the City of Regina for going the rough the planning and not only realizing the asset that they had here is in the jewel of our capital city, but to make sure that is brand new,” McMorris said. Saskatchewan’s Government Relations Minister, Don McMorris was also in attendance, dressed for the occasion and happy to see where the provincial government’s contribution of $12 million to the final project went. “I think it’s always kind of a really interesting experience to see people engage with your art and I’m always really honoured that people respond so well to it.” She said it’s surreal to be the artist to design such a piece and it won’t set in for a while. We’re continuing to monitor the security situation, safety is our top priority here.”Īmong those in attendance was Larissa Kitchemonia, who designed the gate leading into the pool. “We havestate-of-the-artt security features here and as people are seeing we do have two security guards for now. (GarethDillistone/CTVNews)įollowing a bear spray incident during the initial opening, Selinger said that security is well in hand at Wascana Pool. ![]() Wascana Pool is currently not experiencing any staffing issues. She said they do not have any staffing issues, but most of the lifeguards are high school students, so June is always a bit tougher of a month. Leading up to the grand opening, Selinger explained they kept a limited capacity and that’s why lines were a little longer on Thursday. She added it would be best if people still refrain from pushing the buttons. We’re also working with public health to understand if we can put some type of barrier that will remain safe,” Bonnie Selinger, manager of community and recreation programs with the City of Regina said. “We’ve worked through the process and it will be much quicker it will be up and running within a few moments. “It happens to be a red button on a red stick right beside the water slides, very inviting for young people to push, which of course emergency shuts off the water slide,” Mayor Sandra Masters explained. While the sun was shining and the students and public enjoy the pool, it wasn’t totally smooth sailing leading up to the opening.Ī soft open had the pool admit a limited number of Regina residents in the weeks prior, where the emergency buttons to turn off the water slides and pool features became an issue. “Just the adrenaline in my body jumping into the pool it just felt the best,” Habtay Anbay, a Grade 8 student said. The $16.4 million dollar project officially opened the gates Thursday with a ribbon cutting and first dive into the pool by Arcola School. Diving boards, water slides, a hot tub and a lazy river are just a few of the new features that adorn Regina’s new and improved Wascana Pool. ![]()
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