Extreme weather response lifted 
June 14, 2023

With improved weather conditions expected in the coming days, the City of Edmonton deactivated the heat and poor air quality extreme weather response, effective Wednesday, June 14 at 8 a.m.

The fire hydrants that have been modified as water bottle filling stations will remain operational 24/7 until September 30, 2023. Edmontonians needing water can go to one of the water bottle filling stations at the following locations:

Downtown
  • Central McDougall and Queen Mary Park (109 Ave and 107 St)
  • Kinistinâw Park (102 Ave and 96 St)
  • Boyle Street Community Services (105 Ave and 102 St)
  • Bissell Centre (96 St and 105 Ave)
  • Sheriff Robertson Park (82 Street and 112 Ave)
  • Stanley A. Milner Library (7 Sir Winston Churchill Square, by front entrance)

West
  • Butler Park (15715 Stony Plain Rd NW)
  • Callingwood (17740 69 Ave NW)

South
  • McIntyre Park/Old Strathcona Farmers Market (10310 83 Ave NW)
  • Millwoods Transit Station (Hewes Way and 25 Avenue)
  • Southgate Transit Centre (111 Street and 50 Avenue)

North & Northeast
  • Parkdale Plaza (118 Ave and 82 St)
  • Clareview Transit Station (west of 139 Avenue NW)
  • Mosaic Centre (65 St and 132 Ave)
  • Niginan Housing Ventures (12340 Fort Road)
  • Beverly Heights ( 118 Ave between 33 and 34 St)
  • Unity Square (104 Ave and 117 St)

There are an additional 24 water bottle filling stations throughout LRT and Transit Centres that Edmontonians can use.

If you are concerned about someone outside, you can help:
  • Call 211 and press 3 for the 24/7 Crisis Diversion team. They can assist with individuals who may be in distress and can provide transportation to social service agencies
  • Call 911 in cases of emergency
For more information:

Media contact:
Communications Advisor
Communications and Engagement
780-446-0074