WINNIPEG — With scorching temperatures forecasted for Thursday and Friday, the City of Winnipeg is expanding access to hydration and cooling stations to help residents beat the heat.
Nine hydration stations offering free clean drinking water are available across the city, including:
- 469 Selkirk Ave. (The Bell Tower)
- Southwest corner of Stella Avenue and Main Street (near Mount Carmel Clinic)
- Northeast corner of Princess Street and Henry Avenue (near Siloam Mission)
- Southeast corner of Roslyn Road and Osborne Street
- 369 Furby St. (near Agape Table)
- Southeast corner of Maryland Street and Ellice Avenue (near Spence Neighbourhood Association)
- 190 Disraeli Freeway (near N’Dinawemak)
- 406 Edmonton St. (Central Park near Knox United Church)
- 185 Young St. (Broadway Neighbourhood Centre)
Residents can also cool off during regular hours at any city library or leisure centre, where water is also available.
City-run indoor pools and outdoor spray pads remain open, and several community centres are designated cooling spaces throughout the summer.
Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for Winnipeg and southern Manitoba, with daytime highs hovering at around 30°C. With the humidex factored in, it will feel in the 35 to 40 range by late afternoon.
