SASKATOON – River levels have started to increase across the Prairies and Parkland Ambulance is advising resident to be weary of the dangers.
Spring temperatures are finally starting to appear in Saskatchewan and a walk along a river or lake could be dangerous.
Ice is still thinning and very unstable on many bodies of water across the Prairies. This poses a huge danger to those who venture out on it.
If residents find themselves on the ice, they should come back exactly the way they got there.
If someone goes through the ice or is stranded, immediately contact emergency services.
Rescuers may take a bit of time to arrive but do not try put another life in danger.
Approach helping the victim in a safe manner. Extend whatever is available to the victim such as a tree branch, rope, booster cables and pull them back to shore.
If someone has been exposed to icy cold water and are awake and breathing, get them out of wet clothing as fast as possible. Get them dry and warm while seek medical attention for any injuries.
Environment Canada is indicating a cooler system is currently moving into Saskatchewan and should slow spring runoff. In those areas where runoff has started, this will allow flows to pass and alleviate peaks before further snow melt.
Flows on the main stem of the South Saskatchewan River are steady at 270 m3/s (cubed metre per second) in Saskatoon. On the North Saskatchewan River flows are increasing at the Battlefords.
Some flooding had been experienced at Maidstone and Lashburn.
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