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City of Kamloops operating cooling centre at McArthur Island rink during heat wave
KAMLOOPS — The NHL rink at McArthur Island Sport and Event Centre in Brocklehurst will open as a cooling centre Tuesday (July 9).
The City of Kamloops says the rink at 1655 Island Parkway will give residents temporary relief from hot temperatures and operate daily from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. until the end of the heat warning.
In a news release, the City notes the cooling centre could be closed if an Emergency Support Service reception centre opens. The rink would then be used to accommodate evacuees.
The Sandman Centre is not available for use as a cooling centre until July 13 as it’s being used for a previously scheduled event.