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Westsyde Pool
Westsyde residents concerned about pool’s future
KAMLOOPS – Some residents of Westsyde are disappointed with the uncertain future of their pool.…
Councillors choose to consult community about Westsyde pool
KAMLOOPS – Councillors have decided to turn to the communities of north Kamloops before deciding…
Brocklehurst pool petition collecting signatures in advance of recreation consultations
KAMLOOPS – An online petition to preempt any closure of the Brocklehurst Pool has quickly…
Westsyde pool has options, but no clear future
KAMLOOPS – The future of the Westsyde pool is still unclear as a report from…
UPDATE: Westsyde Pool repair will cost the City of Kamloops millions
KAMLOOPS – The Westsyde Community Centre Pool will be closed longer than its usual summer…
Westsyde Pool petition delivered to Kamloops mayor
KAMLOOPS – A petition with over 1,500 signatures has been delivered to Mayor Peter Milobar…
Westsyde Pool gets the dollars needed to repair leaky roof
KAMLOOPS - The good news is the funds have been made available to fix the Westsyde Pool, the bad news is the pool still won’t be open until September 2016. The funding for this project — just under $3 million — was transferred from the Canada Games Pool repair budget. The funds were transferred because...
Residents reacting to ‘urban myth’ regarding Westsyde Pool closure: Councillor
KAMLOOPS – The Westsyde Pool is set to close for repairs for more than a year beginning this summer and while it may be an inconvenience, starting a public petition won’t change the closure. Area resident Amanda Cosgrove started a petition last month. Cosgrove was upset about the pool’s closure and is asking the city,...
Residents continue to ask questions surrounding Westsyde Pool closure
CITY SAYS CLOSURE NECESSARY FOR REPAIRS KAMLOOPS - While some Westsyde residents are crying foul over the impending Westsyde Pool closure a city manager says it is simply time to make the necessary repairs and upgrade the facility. Westsyde resident Amanda Cosgrove started a petition asking the city not only to re-think the Westsyde Pool...
Westsyde resident unhappy over pool closure, starts petition
KAMLOOPS – Westsyde Pool is set to shut down for more than a year as the city addresses a failing roof and not everyone is happy about the decision. “I am very upset about it and frustrated," Amanda Cosburn, a nurse and Westsyde resident, says. This week she started a petition in an effort to lobby the...
Westsyde Pool to re-open in March
KAMLOOPS – Westsyde Pool is nearly set to re-open after being closed down for emergency repairs two weeks ago. The pool was shut down Feb. 13 when it was noticed the interior cedar ceiling panels over the pool area had started to sag. Crews have since assessed the damage and temporary repairs are underway. The...
Westsyde Pool closing for repairs
KAMLOOPS - Westsyde Pool will be closing until further notice because of moisture issues brought on by the thaw over the past couple weeks. The pool will close as of 4 p.m. today, Friday, Feb. 13, so the interior cedar ceiling panels, which began to sag, can be removed and any damage assessed. While the...
Holiday closures around Kamloops
KAMLOOPS - Over the holidays there are many changes to hours and many closures around the city, including recreation facilities, libraries, transit and City Hall. The Tournament Capital Centre, including the Canada Games Pool, Westsyde Pool, and City Hall will all be closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. The recreation facilities will...