The Frank J. Dunn swimming pool is preparing to close its doors after 50 years of operation. A staple of the Prince Albert community, the pool is preparing to close its doors to programs and the public in 2025.
Prince Albert Sports Hall of Famer Francois Fournier has a long history with the city’s aquatics programs, including speed swimming, diving, and lifeguarding.
“Aquatics, swimming pools, beaches, etc. are a tremendous recreational activity opportunity,” said Fournier. “When you look at recreation, it’s a development process for the entire person. And so, you have the ability with that kind of pool to do things on a year-round basis.”
The pool, built in the early seventies, is owned by the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division and jointly operated with the City of Prince Albert.
A media release from the city said their plan is to gradually phase out community use of the pool …