Drowning Prevention Week in Saskatchewan is July 21-27. The provincial government has teamed with Saskatchewan’s Provincial Parks to encourage water safety at its sites.
"We are so fortunate to have such beautiful beaches and lakes in our parks for visitors to experience especially during the summer months," Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Laura Ross said. "In a commitment to public safety, we offer lifejackets for visitors to borrow at no cost through the Lifejacket Loaner Stations located in many provincial parks and recreation sites."
The Lifejacket Loaner Program is one such initiative to help support water safety and know-how. The program began in 2016 and has grown to include 21 provincial parks and recreation sites. Infants to adult sizes of life jackets are available to borrow at stations conveniently set up in parks.
Visitors are encouraged to always swim with a friend, keep children within arms' reach and refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages while participating in aquatic activities.
More information on water safety is available at the Lifesaving Society. A full list of Lifejacket Loaner Stations is online.