Red Deer charities have put the call out for donations of water bottles in advance of rising temperatures.
Both Safe Harbour Society and Mustard Seed say they are in urgent need of donations for their clients to help prevent dehydration and heat exhaustion.
Environment Canada is forecasting hot weather for several days starting on Friday when the temperature is expected to reach 28 C.
Clear, sunny skies are in the forecast, and temperatures will climb to 35 C by June 30.