After years of wrangling, Stadskanaal is handing over all open-air swimming pools

The three outdoor swimming pools of Stadskanaal have been transferred to foundations after years of wrangling. After some hesitation, the city council unanimously approved the move on Monday night.

The volunteers who keep swimming pool De Horsten in its legs in 2018. From left to right Eltje Toutenhoofd, Ben Schomaker, Bert Schulte, Diana Schoo, Henk Schlimbach and Anita Boxem. Photo: Huisman Media

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