ICE ON CITY PONDS AND LAKES REMAINS THIN – STAY OFF!

The Saskatoon Fire Department reminds everyone that even though ponds and lakes are covered with snow, the ice is still too thin to be used for recreational activities. The snow covering we have received lately can insulate the ice and prevent it from thickening as quickly as one would expect. Please use caution around these bodies of water and stay off.

River safety is also a concern at this time of year. The current can create unstable ice at any point during the winter meaning it is never safe to be on ice that has formed on the river. Also, frost and ice make the riverbank slippery, increasing the risk of falling into the water. Please do not let children play near the river and/or riverbank.

Remember, in an emergency, call 9-1-1.