Marion Aquatics set to close by end of June
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The Sisters of the Presentation of Mary and the City of Prince Albert have announced the closure of the Marion Aquatics Centre in Prince Albert on June 30.
Since construction of the Marion Aquatics Centre was completed by the Sisters in 1977, they have opened the immaculately maintained pool to broad public use, ensuring affordable access in the spirit of the Sisters’ mission and service to Prince Albert and area. To help meet community demand for aquatics, the City of Prince Albert has contributed $143,000 annually to the operation of the pool since 2018, which reduced the cost of the Sisters’ subsidy. While modest user fees also helped lessen the high cost of operating the aquatics centre, Covid-19 restrictions have significantly curtailed those revenues. After 44 years of operating the pool for the public, the Sisters have decided that this is the right time to conclude operations.
“We are grateful for the support the City has provided which allowed us to continue offering services to the community for the past three years,” said Sister Lise Paquette, Sisters of the Presentation of Mary Provincial Superior, in the release. “It is a difficult decision, but one that we feel is right for us at this time.”
The building at 1405 Bishop Pascal Place is now up for sale and remains in “pristine condition” and the pool was “immaculately maintained,” reported the city.
