Lifeguard Supervision Extended on Friday, July 5

The City of Greater Sudbury has extended the hours of lifeguard supervision at seven municipal beaches until 9 p.m. this evening, Friday, July 5.

An extended heat warning by Environment Canada has activated the municipal Hot Weather Response Plan.

Cooling centres will open at municipal facilities today. Details will be released as they become available.

The City of Greater Sudbury operates seven public beaches at the following locations:

• Bell Park Main Beach on Ramsey Lake in Sudbury. A floating wheelchair may be reserved free of charge at this location by calling 705-674-9116.
• Capreol Public Beach on Marshy Lake in Capreol
• Kalmo Beach on Whitson Lake in Val Caron
• Meatbird Lake Park on Meatbird Lake in Lively
• Moonlight Beach on Ramsey Lake in Sudbury
• Nepahwin Beach on Nepahwin Lake in Sudbury
• Whitewater Lake Park on Whitewater Lake in Azilda

Parents are reminded that lifeguards are not a substitute for adult supervision of children. Children must be supervised and within arm's reach at all times by an adult caregiver. Older children are reminded to swim with a buddy for greater safety.

For more information, visit www.greatersudbury.ca/beaches

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