Image: M. Vanden Bosch / PML / Children cooling off at the Chilliwack Landing Centre.

By Laurice Gomes

Heat warning

Need to cool off? City of Chilliwack opens temporary cooling centres in reponse to heat wave

Jul 25, 2022 | 2:40 PM

CHILLIWACK — To help residents find relief from the extreme heat, the City of Chilliwack has opened two cooling centres — Evergreen Hall, and Sardis Sport Complex.

• Evergreen Hall is located at 9291 Corbould Street (Slesse Room). The centre will be open Monday, July 25 to Friday, July 28 from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.
• Sardis Sports Complex is located at 5725 Tyson Road. The centre will be open Monday, July 25 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.; and Tuesday, July 26 – Friday, July 28 from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.

An outdoor misting station is also available at the Tourism Chilliwack’s welcome centre (44150 Luckakuck Way).

Environment and Climate Change Canada issued a heat warning from July 25 – 30, as temperatures are expected to reach up to 35 degrees.

For more tips on how to stay cool visit chilliwack.com/beattheheat.

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