St. Boniface community group raises money to keep pool from closing [Video]

A community group has managed to raise over $70,000 in a bid to keep a public pool – destined for closure by the City of Winnipeg – afloat.

The city’s four-year budget earmarked closing the aging Happyland Pool in St. Boniface due to costly required repairs.

Since that decision, Friends of Happyland Pool, have been raising awareness – and capital – in order to save the outdoor pool.

In a submission made at a Riel community committee meeting on Tuesday, Teresa Cwik, from Friends of Happyland Pool, announced the results of the campaign.

“The community has been able to raise most of the funds needed,” said Cwik.

The cost of operating the pool is estimated to be around $80,000 to $85,000, a goal the organization believes it can hit.

“Our group has managed to raise $70,848.50 in less than a month to give to the city, and we are confident …