Saskatchewan·Deal Diva Audio

How to get free gym memberships, park passes and dance lessons

The cities of Regina and Saskatoon, and their libraries, are have plenty of free activities on the go. And some companies are offering free gym memberships for teens.

The Deal Diva found tons of ways people can stay active and have fun this summer without paying a cent

Children enjoy a outdoor pool. A pair of waterslides are in the background.
You can go to the Wascana Pool and other Regina and Saskatoon civic pools this summer for free, on certain days. (Alexander Quon/CBC)

Summertime is all about having fun and embracing the outdoors. Doing that can be expensive, especially when you have kids.

But there are ways to cut costs. Did you know some companies have promotions over the summer, including free gym memberships for teens?

Many cities also offer free summer activities in public spaces.

And, if you think your library card is just for books and music, think again. You'll be shocked at all the things libraries will lend these days.

Listen to the Deal Diva chat with The 306's guest host Candice Lipski about some of the more unexpected ways people can access free stuff this summer.

Anna-May Zeviar is CBC Saskatchewan's Deal Diva. This week, she joins The 306 host Peter Mills to talk about free indoor and outdoor summer activities.

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The Deal Diva shares her tips to save money on The 306.
The Deal Diva shares her tips to save money on The 306. (Lianne Sabourin)

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Anna-May Zeviar is the Creator Network producer for CBC Saskatchewan. She also produces the CBC Saskatchewan News at Six, and has a radio column as the Deal Diva. Anna-May has worked at CBC since 2000, starting in Vancouver. She's worked in BC, Alberta and Saskatchewan as a reporter, writer, host, and producer. If you have story ideas or a pitch for the Creator Network, email anna-may.zeviar@cbc.ca.