Thunder Run’s Final Run | Calgary News

Calgary’s beloved Thunder Run waterslide, a six-story, 170-meter icon since 1994, is being replaced as Village Square Leisure Centre undergoes a major $100M renovation. While the modern slide promises better durability and safety, locals are mourning the loss of a childhood staple. Actor Andrew Phung, who grew up sliding down its waterslide, is calling for a proper farewell — maybe even a throwback teen night — to honor the slide’s legacy before it’s gone. The upgrade also includes new boilers, air handlers, and electrical systems to ensure the center lasts for decades. It’s a bittersweet goodbye for a landmark that shaped generations of Calgarians. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8faa14a5552e9333