Calgary Pools

• ‘Huge demand’ for swimming lessons amid pool capacity and staffing challenges

  The city of Calgary says a shortage of lifeguards means city-owned pools aren't operating at full capacity, but one of the city's biggest swim clubs says more pools are needed.

  Health

  Jan 14, 2025
  
• Labour shortage impacting Calgary recreation centres, private sector

  City of Calgary officials said the recreation department only has 65 per cent of the staff it needs to provide services and aquatic programs at pre-pandemic levels.

  Canada

  Jun 23, 2022
  
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• When Calgary’s outdoor pools will open, and what to expect when they do

  After enduring several days of hot spring weather, Calgarians may be wondering when they’ll be able to take a dip in one of the city’s outdoor swimming pools.

  Canada

  Jun 3, 2021
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• City of Calgary reopens select rinks and pools; community associations left with difficult decisions

  The City of Calgary will reopen six sheets of ice at three arenas and four pools to help get kids back to practicing.

  Sports

  Feb 10, 2021
• Calgary outdoor swimming pools look to extend season after COVID-19 closures

  Only five of Calgary's city run pools are open amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Canada

  Aug 24, 2020
• Calgary outdoor pools fully booked as soon as morning online registration opens

  Only two of the city’s outdoor pools are open and those two pools took a gamble with reduced capacity.

  News

  Aug 17, 2020
• 4 Calgary aquatic and fitness facilities reopen on Friday

  Gyms and fitness facilities were included in the second stage of Alberta’s relaunch strategy.

  Canada

  Jul 9, 2020
• Calgary councillor looking for open conversation on future of Inglewood Aquatic Centre

  Ward 9 Calgary Coun. Gian-Carlo Carra held a "pool town hall" on Sunday at the Inglewood Aquatic Centre, looking to talk with the community about the imminent closure of the pool.

  Nov 10, 2019
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• Calgary’s Priorities and Finance Committee tackles a number of issues at meeting

  Calgary's Priorities and Finance Committee discussed a number of items at a Tuesday meeting.

  Politics

  Nov 6, 2019
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• Calgary swim club for youth with Down syndrome facing uncertain future as Inglewood pool closure looms

  Calgary city budget cuts have resulted in two swimming pools being slated for closure in 2020.

  Economy

  Oct 5, 2019