Warming and cooling centres provide a safe, comfortable place for people to seek relief from extreme cold or heat. Use the map or list below to find the nearest warming or cooling centre near you.

Collicutt Centre
3031 – 30 Avenue
 
G.H. Dawe Community Centre
6175 67 Street
 
Recreation Centre
4501 47A Ave
 
Michener Aquatic Centre
51A St and 38A Ave
 
Red Deer Public Library – Dawe Branch
6175 67 Street
 
Red Deer Public Library – Downtown Branch
4818 49 Street

Red Deer Public Library – Dawe Branch
6175 67 Street
 
Red Deer Public Library – Timberlands Branch
300 Timothy Drive
 
Northside Community Centre YMCA
6391 76 Street

Keep your home cool

• Close blinds, curtains or shades during the hottest part of the day.
• Use fans or air conditioning, if available.
• Consider ways to reduce heat coming into your home, such as weather stripping, insulation and exterior shading.
• Identify places you can go to cool down if your home becomes too hot.

Plan ahead

• Keep drinking water on hand.
• Think about how you will keep yourself, children, pets and others cool.
• Plan outdoor activities for cooler parts of the day.
• Know who you can check on, and who might need you to check on them.

Stay cool

• Spend time in an air-conditioned or cool location whenever possible.
• Take breaks in the shade if you are outside, working or exercising.
• Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest part of the day.
• Wear loose, lightweight clothing, a hat and sunglasses.
• Use sunscreen when spending time outdoors.
• Close blinds or curtains during the hottest part of the day.

Stay hydrated

• Drink water regularly throughout the day, even if you don't feel thirsty.
• Take water with you when you're heading outside.
• Don't wait until you feel thirsty to drink.

Take a break from the heat
If your home is too hot, spend time somewhere cooler. Residents and visitors to Red Deer are invited to drop into City facilities if they need to take a break from the extreme heat or warm up due to extreme cold. The map also lists water bottle-filling stations available around our city. Facility hours of operation are available on our Facilities page.

For more information on how to protect yourself and others from extreme heat, visit https://www.alberta.ca/extreme-heat.

Keep your home warm

• Make sure your heating system is working properly before extreme cold arrives.
• Check that smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are working.
• Keep doors and windows closed when temperatures are extremely cold.
• Know where you can go to stay warm if your home loses heat.
• Have warm blankets, clothing, food and other essentials available in case you lose power.

Dress for the conditions

• Wear several warm, insulating layers.
• Choose a windproof and waterproof outer layer when needed.
• Wear a warm hat or toque, gloves or mittens, and insulated footwear.
• Cover exposed skin, particularly your face, ears, fingers and toes.
• Remember that wind chill can make the temperature feel much colder than the actual air temperature.

Plan ahead

• Check the weather forecast before heading outside.
• Plan outdoor activities for shorter periods and make sure you have somewhere warm to go.
• If you need to travel, make sure your vehicle has a winter emergency kit with warm clothing or blankets, food, water and other essentials.
• Keep your phone charged when travelling or spending time outdoors.

For more information on how to protect yourself and others from extreme cold, visit: https://www.alberta.ca/blizzards-freezing-rain-ice-storms-and-extreme-cold

Limit your exposure

• Stay indoors whenever possible during periods of extreme cold.
• If you need to go outside, limit the amount of time you spend outdoors.
• Take regular breaks somewhere warm.
• Avoid strenuous outdoor activity when temperatures are extremely cold.

Stay dry

• Wet clothing can make you lose body heat more quickly.
• Change out of wet clothing as soon as possible.
• Choose waterproof outerwear and footwear when conditions are wet or snowy.

Watch for signs of cold-related illness

• Pay attention to how you and others are feeling.
• Numbness, tingling or pain can be early signs of cold injury.
• Get indoors and warm up if you notice signs that you are becoming too cold.

Get out of the cold:
If you need somewhere warm, City facilities can provide a place to warm up during extreme cold events. Facility hours of operation are available on our Facilities page.