Ice Thickness

• Parks Canada issues warning after 4 people fall through ice on Alberta lake

  According to Parks Canada, three people were able to self-rescue, but the Banff Fire Department said a woman in her 20s was in the water for about 30 minutes before being rescued. 

  Environment

  Jan 24
• Caution urged before heading out on ice-covered Saskatchewan water bodies

  Officials are urging people to exercise caution before heading out on frozen Saskatchewan water bodies due to the continuing warm weather.

  Canada

  Jan 8
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• Check ice thickness before heading out on Saskatchewan lakes and rivers: officials

  Officials said that while many lakes and rivers in Saskatchewan have frozen over, looks can be deceiving.

  Weather

  Dec 26, 2019
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• Know before you go: ice should be 10 cm thick before walking on it

  Most lakes should be well frozen over by now but there can be spots of weaker ice, especially on ponds and rivers within the city.

  Sports

  Jan 24, 2019
• Always exercise caution on ice-covered ponds: Saskatoon Fire Department

  The Saskatoon Fire Department urges an elevated level of caution when using any ice-covered body of water for recreational purposes.

  Canada

  Dec 24, 2018
• Sask. Snowmobile Association hoping for a ‘blast’ of snow to open trails

  The Saskatchewan Snowmobile Association is getting ready to open it's more northern trails, but much of the province still needs more snow.

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2018
• Keep ice thickness in mind on Saskatchewan lakes: ministry

  The Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment is reminding people to check for safe ice before venturing out for ice fishing or other winter activities.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2018
• Check thickness first before venturing out on ice: Saskatchewan government

  The Saskatchewan government is urging people to check ice thickness first before venturing out on ice-covered lakes and rivers.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2017
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• Most Saskatoon ponds OK for recreational use: Saskatoon Fire Department

  People looking to play a game of shinny or just get some exercise on Saskatoon ponds can now do so safely.

  Canada

  Jan 17, 2017
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• Ice in Lethbridge area not safe to walk on: city

  There are many things to consider when evaluating ice safety, such as the presence of standing water, the amount of freezing that's occurred, snow cover and thickness.

  Environment

  Dec 21, 2016