Regina Central Library closed this weekend due to AC breakdown

One of Regina’s extreme weather spaces, the Central Library, is closed for the weekend after its air conditioner stopped working.

Regina Public Libraries said in a social media post on Friday afternoon that the central branch was closed from 2 p.m. because staff had no way to control the inside temperature.

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The social media post said that all programs scheduled to held in the central had been cancelled and asked people to check the reginalibrary.ca website and its social media accounts to find out when it would be reopened.

The soaring heat this week has also taxed local air conditioning companies, which have been taking calls non-stop.

Adrian Godbold, owner of Regina Plumbing and Heating, said his business has had a busy start to summer, with phones continuously ring off the hook.

“Lots of people are calling, saying the air conditioners aren’t keeping up or they’re not turning on, or making a mechanical sound like there’s an issue. So, we’re heading over there, and we’re fixing them up and getting them running,” Godbold said.

“It’s been challenging to keep up, that’s for sure.”

Tips to beat the heat

• Drink water often and before you feel thirsty to replace fluids.
• Close blinds, or shades and open windows if outside is cooler than inside.
• Turn on air conditioning, use a fan, or move to a cooler area of your living space. If your living space is hot, move to a cool public space such as a cooling centre, community centre, library or shaded park.
• Follow the advice of your region’s public health authority.
• Plan and schedule outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day.
• Limit direct exposure to the sun and heat. Wear lightweight, light-coloured, loose-fitting clothing and a wide-brimmed hat.
• Never leave people, especially children, or pets inside a parked vehicle. Check the vehicle before locking to make sure no one is left behind.
• Call HealthLine 811 for advice on health risks, symptoms and precautions associated with heat.

— with files from 980 CJME’s Joshua Potter and CKOM News

Read more:

• Eight Saskatchewan communities set heat records on Wednesday: Environment Canada
• Nisbet wildfire could cost $25M in timber losses
• Wildfire burning near Prince Albert raises concerns for farmers, ranchers