Earlier this week, Regina’s city council voted unanimously to construct a new aquatic centre and geothermal facility. The new centre would replace the ageing Lawson Aquatic Centre while also featuring plenty of extra amenities. Though the federal government still needs to approve the funding for the project, Craig Nieuwstad, head coach of the Regina Dolphins […]
After over a decade of Regina residents calling for a new aquatic centre, the City of Regina has moved one step closer to making that a reality. At Wednesday’s city council meeting, council unanimously approved applying to the federal government’s Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) and utilizing the remaining $128 million that has been […]
The Lawson Aquatic Centre will be closed starting on Monday, with some necessary annual work being done as well as some additional upgrades being made. New projects at the Lawson this year include the installation of two new scoreboards with competition and video capabilities, upgrades to the artistic swimming sound system, upgrades to the universal […]
One of Regina’s mayoral candidates has announced her intentions of building a new aquatic centre in the city if elected. Sandra Masters announced on Wednesday morning that the cost for this proposed year-round facility is estimated at $85 million. Funding would be drawn from municipal, provincial and federal governments each pitching in 30 per cent […]
If all goes well, the City of Regina is setting target dates for three of its recreation facilities to re-open. In a release, the city says the North West Leisure Centre, including its strength and conditioning area, will open again on Wednesday. The Lawson Aquatic Centre and its strength and conditioning area, will re-open on […]
During the first part of the City of Regina’s monthly Council meeting, Council decided to open up three of the city’s pools. Two indoor pools and one outdoor pool will be open as long as provincial guidelines allow it. Pools that will be reopened are the North West Leisure Centre, Lawson Aquatic Centre, and the […]
While chocolate bars and candies are the usual treats to give out on Halloween, the city of Regina is encouraging citizens to hand out a different option when trick or treaters come to their doors. People can buy healthy Halloween passes that offer children free swims, skates and admission at a number of facilities including […]
