Work continues today in the aquatic centre at Western Financial Place, following the closure of the lane pool on October 28, 2026, due to a mechanical issue with the main pool heat exchanger.

The heat exchanger behind the lane pool closure has been replaced and is no longer an issue.

Staff are working to drain the lane pool and are aiming to have it refilled and heated ready for public use by Wednesday, November 4.

The wave pool, hot tub and steam room remain open and available for all pool visitors.

Out of an abundance of caution, the City of Cranbrook and Interior Health are advising the public and pool users that roughly 75 litres of ethylene glycol may have leaked into the lane pool.

Both the city and Interior Health continue to investigate how much ethylene glycol may have entered the pool and over how long.

Ethylene glycol can be harmful if swallowed, but very little is absorbed through the skin. People who used the lane pool may have been exposed to small amounts. Based on the amount currently estimated to be in the pool, accidentally swallowing small amounts of water is not expected to cause any health problems for youth or adults. Serious effects are very unlikely from the exposure described.

If you or your child used the lane pool on October 26, 27 or 28 and have no symptoms or health concerns, no action is needed at this time. Symptoms following exposure could include nausea, vomiting or stomach discomfort.

If you are concerned that an infant or small child swallowed pool water from the lane pool, or if anyone who used the lane pool has symptoms of concern, call the BC Drug and Poison Information Centre’s 24-hour Poison Information Line at 1-800-567-8911 or 604-682-5050. Telephone interpreting is available in more than 150 languages.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while we get things back in order, so we can welcome back our lane pool users soon.

City of Cranbrook

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