(Wild Rapids Water Park )The water park opened for its last hurrah Wednesday morning. The slides at Wild Rapids Water Park will be demolished when the park closes its doors permanently at the end of the season. A much-loved water park on the shores of Sylvan Lake is about to turn off the taps. (Wild Rapids Water Park)'Strategic acquisition'The town is in the process of purchasing the 3.5 acre property for $4,995,000. Sean McIntyre, the mayor of Sylvan Lake, said that many Albertans from across the province have made fantastic memories at the water park.

Source: CBC News June 30, 2016 15:22 UTC