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The Kanata Inn Fort Saskatchewan - Whirlpool

9820 86 Avenue Fort Saskatchewan AB T8L 4P4 · Aquatic Facility

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Inspection summary

The Kanata Inn Fort Saskatchewan - Whirlpool has been inspected 9 times by Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health) since March 14, 2024. The most recent inspection, on July 31, 2026, recorded 4 infractions.

None of the 9 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 3 inspections with 15 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pool and spa water quality, Chemicals and toxic substances and Food temperature control.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their findings differently, so we group them by what they mean for the people using the facility. Higher-risk findings are the ones that could directly cause illness or injury, such as water that is not properly treated.

  • Pool and spa water qualityHigher risk

    For pools, spas and splash pads, inspectors test disinfectant levels, pH and water clarity, and check safety equipment. Water that is not properly treated can spread skin, ear and stomach infections.

    Recorded 20 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on July 31, 2026. For example: Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?

  • Chemicals and toxic substancesHigher risk

    Pool chemicals such as chlorine and acid must be labelled, stored apart from each other and handled safely. Mixing them by mistake can release toxic gas, so storage and handling problems are treated seriously.

    Recorded once on July 30, 2026. For example: Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Inspectors check that anything that has to be kept at a set temperature, such as chilled or hot food, or equipment like sterilizers, stays in its safe range and that accurate thermometers are on hand. With food, temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning.

    Recorded once on June 12, 2025. For example: Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Many jurisdictions require trained pool operators and certified lifeguards. These findings mean required training, certification or staffing records were missing at the time of inspection.

    Recorded 8 times across 8 separate inspections, most recently on July 31, 2026. For example: Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, water-test logs, posted bather rules and emergency procedures. Daily test logs are how operators show the water was checked and treated between inspections.

    Recorded once on June 12, 2025. For example: Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit?

About this data

These results come from Alberta Health Services (Environmental Public Health), which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

9 inspections

  1. Risk Management Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • This violation has been carried over from the previous inspection report:The operational flow rate is higher than what the cartridge filter is rated for.To achieve the required turnover rate of 15 minutes, a flow rate of 49GPM is required. The maximum flow rate of the cartridge filter appears to be 38GPM.
    • 10. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this pool (Non-Critical)?
      • There was no soap in the whirlpool shower.. Ensure a soap dispenser is installed in the shower.
    • 15. Has an owner or owner's agent, if any, been identified and is the pool operated and maintained by a qualified pool operator?
      • This violation has been carried over from the previous inspection report:Facility operator could not produce pool operator certificate and has not produced pool operator certificate in the time since the inspection. Please have a copy of the valid pool operator certificate readily available.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • This violation has been carried over from the previous inspection report:The operator did not have written procedures for basic chemical adjustments, for responding to a contamination event or for responding to a positive bacteriological water sample.Please ensure the facility has written procedures for the above noted tasks.
  2. Risk Management Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 05. Is the chemical quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Total Alkalinity was measured below 60ppm using both facilities test kit and the inspectors test kits. Ensure total alkalinity is adjusted accordingly to be between 60-180ppm as required.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • This violation has been carried over from the previous inspection report:The operational flow rate is higher than what the cartridge filter is rated for.To achieve the required turnover rate of 15 minutes, a flow rate of 49GPM is required. The maximum flow rate of the cartridge filter appears to be 38GPM.
    • 10. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this pool (Non-Critical)?
      • There was no soap in the whirlpool shower.. Ensure a soap dispenser is installed in the shower.
    • 15. Has an owner or owner's agent, if any, been identified and is the pool operated and maintained by a qualified pool operator?
      • This violation has been carried over from the previous inspection report:Facility operator could not produce pool operator certificate and has not produced pool operator certificate in the time since the inspection. Please have a copy of the valid pool operator certificate readily available.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • This violation has been carried over from the previous inspection report:The operator did not have written procedures for basic chemical adjustments, for responding to a contamination event or for responding to a positive bacteriological water sample.Please ensure the facility has written procedures for the above noted tasks.
  3. Monitoring Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • Bacteriological water samples have not been submitted since June 2025. Bacteriological water samples must be taken and submitted weekly.
    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • This violation has been carried over from the previous inspection report:The operational flow rate is higher than what the cartridge filter is rated for.To achieve the required turnover rate of 15 minutes, a flow rate of 49GPM is required. The maximum flow rate of the cartridge filter appears to be 38GPM.
    • 09. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this pool (Critical)?
      • The free chlorine concentration in the pool was measured to be approximately 10.76ppm. Test strips also indicated that the concentration was between 10ppm and 50ppm chlorine. Reduce the chlorine concentration such that it is between 1.0ppm and 4.0ppm.
    • 13. Are the general safety devices and physical conditions in this pool providing a safe environment (Non-Critical)?
      • A clock was not clearly visible from the whirlpool. Install a clock in the whirlpool room.
    • 15. Has an owner or owner's agent, if any, been identified and is the pool operated and maintained by a qualified pool operator?
      • This violation has been carried over from the previous inspection report:Facility operator could not produce pool operator certificate and has not produced pool operator certificate in the time since the inspection. Please have a copy of the valid pool operator certificate readily available.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • This violation has been carried over from the previous inspection report:The operator did not have written procedures for basic chemical adjustments, for responding to a contamination event or for responding to a positive bacteriological water sample.Please ensure the facility has written procedures for the above noted tasks.
  4. Demand Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Current flow rate is 65GMPTo achieve the required turnover rate of 15 minutes, a flow rate of 49GPM is required. The maximum flow rate of the cartridge filter appears to be 38GPM.
    • 11. Does the facility have a valid permit and does the facility operate in compliance with the conditions of that permit?
      • Pool permit was not found in the facility or in paper or email records. Please find and post pool permit from when hotel had a name changed and a new pool permit was issued.
    • 14. Is the pool maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, good repair and are temperatures being properly regulated?
      • The ventilation system was not operating properly during inspection, leaving the room to build up a chlorine smell. Please ensure the ventilation system is operating properly.
    • 15. Has an owner or owner's agent, if any, been identified and is the pool operated and maintained by a qualified pool operator?
      • Facility operator could not produce pool operator certificate and has not produced pool operator certificate in the time since the inspection. Please have a copy of the valid pool operator certificate readily available.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • The operator did not have written procedures for basic chemical adjustments, for responding to a contamination event or for responding to a positive bacteriological water sample.Please ensure the facility has written procedures for the above noted tasks.
  5. Risk Management Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Current flow rate of opera oration is 45 gpm.To achieve the required turnover rate of 15 minutes, a flow rate of 49 gpm is required. The maximum flow rate of the cartridge filter appears to be 38 gpm.
  6. Risk Management Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 07. Are the filtration, circulation and disinfection systems used to maintain water quality working properly (Non-Critical)?
      • Current flow rate of opera oration is 45 gpm.To achieve the required turnover rate of 15 minutes, a flow rate of 49 gpm is required. The maximum flow rate of the cartridge filter appears to be 38 gpm.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • *No anti-entrapment plan was observed. Please ensure the anti-entrapment plan is developed.
  7. Monitoring Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 09. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this pool (Critical)?
      • A flow meter is not installed. Please provide a tool to allow measuring turnover.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • *No anti-entrapment plan was observed. Please ensure the anti-entrapment plan is developed.
  8. Demand Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • *Water samples have not been submitted regularly as per the pool standards/ regulation. Ensure water samples are submitted regularly.
    • 09. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this pool (Critical)?
      • A flow meter is not installed. Please provide a tool to allow measuring turnover.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • *No anti-entrapment plan was observed. Please ensure the anti-entrapment plan is developed.
  9. Monitoring Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 03. Is the bacteriological quality of the water in this pool satisfactory (Non-Critical)?
      • *Water samples have not been submitted regularly as per the pool standards/ regulation. Ensure water samples are submitted regularly.
    • 09. Are general nuisance conditions, other than those noted in other violations, being prevented at this pool (Critical)?
      • A flow meter is not installed. Please provide a tool to allow measuring turnover.
    • 17. Does the pool have adequate written policies, plans and posted rules and safety information to ensure that the pool is operating in a safe manner?
      • *No anti-entrapment plan was observed. Please ensure the anti-entrapment plan is developed.
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