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Tuesday, May 8, 2012

More Beaches to Have Lifeguards This Summer

The warm winter spelling good news for the city's beaches this summer.

Common Council giving the okay to use some of the money saved from the cost of snow removal costs for the reinstatement of lifeguards at local beaches such as Dominion Park, Rockwood Park, and Mispec.

Mayor Ivan Court tells CHSJ News lack of lifeguards is a public safety issue, especially in areas like the "Res" and Fisher Lakes where there are drop-offs and kids tend to be wandering around. 

City Manager Pat Woods being met with the support of all the Common Councillors when he recommended they find $100,000 dollars to save the life guards.