Sir Max Aitken Pool

• UNB Fredericton pool given new lease on life after province steps in

  The University of New Brunswick's Sir Max Aitken Pool may stay afloat for another three years after the provincial government offered financing to help extend the pool's life.

  Canada

  May 15, 2018
  
• Province offers to help keep Sir Max Aitken Pool afloat beyond fall 2018

  The New Brunswick government is offering to help keep the Sir Max Aiken Pool open beyond its fall 2018 decommissioning date.

  Health

  Apr 26, 2018
  
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• Aitken pool to close in September after UNB, Fredericton can’t reach deal

  The latest development in the ongoing saga around the Sir Max Aitken Pool was announced on Thursday by Fredericton Mayor Mike O'Brien.

  Canada

  Mar 1, 2018
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• UNB to keep Sir Max Aitken pool open for another year

  The pool was scheduled to be decommissioned along with the facility that houses it, the Lady Beaverbrook gymnasium, this fall.

  Canada

  Feb 1, 2018
• City of Fredericton and University of New Brunswick continue capital city pool talks

  The Sir Max Aitken pool at the University of New Brunswick will be decommissioned next fall, but many who rely on those facilities say there's optimism after finding out the city and university are still looking at partnering on a new pool.

  Politics

  Sep 28, 2017
• Senior swimmers in Fredericton ask city to take the lead on pool problem

  Members of the Silver Dolphins Seniors Swim club say they want to see the City of Fredericton take on even more of a leadership role to find a solution to the shortage of pool space once the Sir Max Aitken pool is decommissioned in 2018.

  Health

  Jul 13, 2017
• N.B. mayor says ‘take the politics out of pool’ as closure of Fredericton pool nears

  The mayor of a community surrounding Fredericton says a solution must be reached to build new pool before the Sir Max Aitken pool closes in September 2018.

  Politics

  Jun 19, 2017
• Fredericton swim club continues plea for new pool, highlights importance of programs

  Dozens of swimmers from the Fredericton Aquanauts Swim Team (FAST) gathered at city hall to highlight the importance of their programs and to keep the need for a new pool on the minds of city councillors.

  Health

  Jun 8, 2017
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• New Brunswick mother concerned over UNB pool closure

  The Sir Max Aitken pool at the University of New Brunswick will be decommissioned in the fall of 2018, and there are no plans yet for a new pool. Fredericton-area resident Pamela Moxon says she's heartbroken that her sons with special needs may not have anywhere to train -- something she says has made all the difference in their lives.

  Health

  Apr 26, 2017