People look to beat the heat as hot weather hits Lethbridge
Southern Alberta is seeing its first heat wave of the year, with temperatures near, at or above 30 over the next few days.
Southern Alberta is seeing its first heat wave of the year with temperatures expected to sit near or above 30 C over the next few days.
The heat has plenty of people cranking up their air conditioning.
If you don't have an air conditioner and are planning on buying a unit, you may have to wait.
Chris Bruce from KB Heating, Plumbing and Air Conditioning says they get anywhere from two to three-times the normal call volume during a heat wave.
Others may instead head to a pool to cool off.
While outdoor pools won't open until mid June, indoor pools are open for anyone looking to get out of the sun.
'As soon as the school is out … demand goes up exponentially for ... July and August, and we're busting at the seams all day, every day to make sure everyone's having a good and fun time,' said Wyatt Powelson, aquatics manager at the Cor Van Raay YMCA.
Swimming may be a fun summer activity but does also come with some risk.
'It's always better to be safe than sorry,' said Powelson. 'If you've got a life jacket, take it out with you. Preferably not blue for visibility. Any time you're on a boat, make sure you're wearing your lifejacket, and then always make sure you're staying hydrated.'
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