Hot doesn’t really describe it.
Things to do in Extreme Heat
- Slow down. Your body can’t do its best in high temperatures.
- Get out of the heat and into a cooler place as soon as your body warns you that it’s getting too hot.
- Drink plenty of water before you feel thirsty to keep your body from drying out.
- Maintain salt levels in your body. If you’re on a salt-free diet, check with your doctor.
- Avoid high protein foods. They increase your body’s water loss and heat production.
- Dress appropriately in light-weight, light-colored clothing. Wear a hat.
- Avoid getting sunburned; it restricts the body’s cooling system. Use sunscreen of Sun Protection Factor (SPF) 15 or better.
If you’re in need a place to escape the Heat –
Samaritan House Ministries in Brandon – normally open Monday to Friday, but on Saturday — when temperatures are expected to reach the high 30s — it’s opening its doors from noon to 3 p.m. to serve as a cooling centre.
~Spray Parks~
Spray parks will be open from June 21 to September 5, 2021. All five spray parks are FREE to use on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Stanley Spray Park
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1500 block of Princess and 15th Street
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June: 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Mon – Fri)
12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Sat & Sun)
July: 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Aug/Sept: 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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Kin Park Spray Park
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3rd Street and Aberdeen Ave
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June: 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Mon – Fri)
12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Sat & Sun)
July: 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Aug/Sept: 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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Westridge Spray Park
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61 Silverbirch Drive
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June: 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Mon – Fri)
12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Sat & Sun)
July: 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Aug/Sept: 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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Rideau Spray Park
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Rideau Park (beside Kinsmen Pool)
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June: 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Mon – Fri)
12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Sat & Sun)
July: 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Aug/Sept: 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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Valleyview Spray Park
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77 Whillier Drive
(Behind Valleyview Community Centre)
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June: 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Mon – Fri)
12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Sat & Sun)
July: 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Aug/Sept: 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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**Regular hours for statutory holidays**
KINSMEN POOL
July 2 – September 5, 2021
| Lap Swim | Shallow Water Aquafit | Public Swim | |
| Monday | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
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| Tuesday | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
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| Wednesday | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
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| Thursday | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
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| Friday | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
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| Saturday | 11:30 – 1:00 p.m. | N/A |
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
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| Sunday | 11:30 – 1:00 p.m. | N/A | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
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Kinsmen Pool Rates
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Infant
Under 2
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Child
(2-12 yrs)
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Youth/Senior
(13-17 yrs & 55+)
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Adult
(18+)
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Family
(2 adults & 5 children)
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| FREE | $4 | $5 | $6 | $14 |
