Prince Albert's $118-million sports complex hopes to make a big splash with residents now that its pools are open for public swimming.

The Lake Country Co-op Leisure Centre in the city's southeast has already hosted hockey camps at its two new arenas, but Thursday is the first day anyone can take a dip in the eight-lane, 25-metre competitive pool or the family-friendly wave pool.

The leisure centre is meant to replace some of the aging sports and recreation infrastructure in Saskatchewan's third-…