Popsicles, spray park, family time: Fort St. John locals enjoy warm weather at Centennial Park

FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The recent heatwave has seen some locations in the Peace region, including Dawson Creek, break temperature records.

Temperatures around Fort St. John will reach highs of 29 C on Friday, August 1st, with the humidex making it seem like the mid-30s.

With a heat warning from Environment Canada set to stretch to the start of the August long weekend, Energeticcity.ca went to the Rotary Spray Park in Fort St. John’s Centennial Park to find out what residents are doing to stay cool.

Dale Bigelow was enjoying the shade, having some Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) with his daughter and grandchildren.

“Just trying to stay cool,” said Bigelow. “The best way is to come out to the spray park,” said Bigelow. “The city does a great job [with it].”

A little further down, Georgia Vella was spending time with her newborn daughter Adeline and nephew Waylon.

“Yesterday when it was super warm, we just enjoyed the shade,” said Vella. “We’ve been hanging out [with Waylon] with daycare closed this week.

“We’re going to try to take him to the [Fort St. John International] Air Show. Hopefully that pans out for us.”

Finally, Rebecca Soggie and her friend Jewel spent time with the latter’s three children, saying this weekend will feature a hike near Tumbler Ridge’s Windfall Lake.

Her response about beating the heat was answered with the simple statement: “Lots of popsicles.”

Check the latest temperatures in Fort St. John on Environment Canada’s website.