 And as the Bricktown Canal turns 25 tomorrow, former Mayor Ron Norrick says this idea was one of several to improve the quality of life and keep young people in Oklahoma City. Norrick says over the past quarter century, many people have enjoyed those canal rides. Two million people, be my guess, you know, at least, have ridden that boat. The canal cost $12.3 million to build, and an additional $8 million were spent on landscaping. From the Radio Oklahoma News Network, I'm Dale Forbis.