Tri-Leisure Centre responds to allegations of mold

UPDATE (Sept. 7, 2026) : The Tri-Leisure Centre has confirmed that no moisture or mold has been detected following a recent investigation. 

This comes after some residents had reported what they believed to be mold growing on a section of the facility's ceiling near the running track. In updated correspondence with 88.1 The One, officials with the Tri-Leisure Centre say that their team reviewed the ceiling, including the exposed insulation that initially raised the concern.

With the support of a roofing expert with mold abatement experience, it was confirmed that there is no moisture in those areas, and no signs of mold. 

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SPRUCE GROVE -- Staff with the Tri-Leisure Centre in Spruce Grove have issued a statement in response to recent allegations of mold growing in a section of the facility's ceiling.

This comes after some residents reported that water stains and mold were visible above the running track, with one even reporting that they had previously seen buckets and towels being used in some areas of the recreation facility. The Tri-Leisure Centre responded to the concerns in correspondence with 88.1 The One. 

"We have been made aware of a resident's concern about what appears to be mold on a section of the ceiling in our facility," reads the statement. "Our team is currently investigating and will address any maintenance concerns as appropriate."

We'll have more information on this story as it becomes available.