Environment Canada is forecasting extreme cold temperatures for the next few days. Both the Okotoks Recreation Centre and Centennial Arenas are available as warming spaces. Unsheltered residents are encouraged to utilize these warming spaces, as well as reach out to the Okotoks Family Resource Centre for additional supports at 403-995-2626.
Warming Spaces
Okotoks Rec Centre
99 Okotoks Drive
Open Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Centennial Arenas
204 Community Way
Open Monday - Sunday, 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Okotoks Public Library
23 Riverside Drive W.
Open Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m., Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, 2 - 5 p.m.
Winterwear
Missions Thrift Store has kindly donated winterwear to all three Warming Space locations in town. An assortment of winterwear will be in place Friday morning (January 12) and is available to anyone who needs it - please just ask staff.
Things to Remember
- Extreme cold puts everyone at risk.
- Risks are greater for young children, older adults, people with chronic illnesses, people working or exercising outdoors, and those without proper shelter.
- Watch for cold related symptoms: shortness of breath, chest pain, muscle pain and weakness, numbness and colour change in fingers and toes.
- Cover up. Frostbite can develop within minutes on exposed skin, especially with wind chill.
- Check on older family, friends and neighbours.
- Keep emergency supplies in your vehicle such as extra blankets and jumper cables.
To learn more about preparing for the cold, visit https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/news/wa/ne-wa-2023-11-27-cold-weather.pdf