Rent reduced for riders, early budget items approved by Regina Council
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Council retroactively slashed $1.33 million in rent owed by the Roughriders.
Areas of southwestern Saskatchewan are under a heat warning.
Environment Canada issued the warning Thursday afternoon for areas around Swift Current, Shaunavon, Moose Jaw, Pense, The Battlefords, Gravelbourg, Assiniboia and Watrous.
According to the advisory, a heat wave is expected to hit most of western Saskatchewan on Friday afternoon.
“Temperatures will be in the low 30s on Friday and continue to increase on Saturday,” the alert read. “Humidex values will approach the 40-degree mark Saturday afternoon.
“A return to normal temperatures is expected by Sunday morning.”
Environment Canada reminded people to watch for the effects of heat illness, such as swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
More information can be found on the Environment Canada alerts page.