Ice Safety

• Experts advise caution on ice after fatality in RM of Hanover, Man.

  After a southeastern Manitoba man plunged through ice this week, and died -- responders, and experts, are advising caution this winter, particularly as the province heats up.

  Weather

  Dec 27, 2024
  
• Is that ice thick enough? How to stay safe during holiday time outside

  Whether you're planning to skate, snowmobile or toboggan this winter, there are various safety tips to keep in mind to stay safe this season.

  Canada

  Dec 24, 2024
  
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• Eastern Ontario lake tragedy highlights importance of ice safety checks

  Tragedy strikes on an Ontario lake as two hikers fall through thin ice, emphasizing the critical need for cautious ice assessment in winter activities.

  Canada

  Feb 13, 2024
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• Toronto deep freeze not a green light for ice activities, officials say

  Skaters have been spotted on water bodies like Grenadier Pond in High Park, where skating is not allowed. Officials warn cold temperatures do not mean safe ice.

  Health

  Jan 19, 2024
• Edmonton crews see big jump in water and ice rescues this holiday season

  Over the holidays, Edmonton Fire Rescue Services were called to more than a dozen water or ice rescues, much more than over the same time period last year.

  Environment

  Jan 2, 2024
• ‘Stay vigilant’: Warm weather in Alberta making ice conditions unpredictable

  Fire officials are reminding people to be vigilant when they're out on the ice, no matter where they are, because ice thickness can change daily.

  Weather

  Dec 31, 2023
• Fatal falls through ice: How a ‘balmy winter’ is raising safety concerns

  In less than a week, at least five Canadians have died after falling into icy bodies of water, renewing safety concerns as parts of the country see higher-than-normal temperatures.

  Canada

  Dec 28, 2023
• Friend of man who died with wife and son in Alberta lake says he wasn’t a risk-taker

  A man who died with his wife and eight-year-old son after their utility terrain vehicle went into a lake wasn't the kind of person to put his family at risk, says a friend.

  Canada

  Dec 28, 2023
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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Wednesday, Feb. 15

  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Wednesday, Feb. 15.

  Feb 15, 2023
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• Lifesaving Society urges ice safety as fluctuating Manitoba weather a cause for concern

  The province's fluctuating weather this season means it's important to be cautious when venturing onto frozen bodies of water.

  Weather

  Jan 19, 2023