The Water Security Agency is reminding the public to check is conditions before traveling on it (file photo/battlefordsNOW staff).

By meadowlakeNOW Staff

BE CAUTIOUS

Province reminding the public to stay off the ice until it is safe

Nov 17, 2022 | 3:30 PM

The Water Security Agency is reminding people to stay off the ice until it is thick enough to go on to walk, snowmobile, or drive.

In a media release, the minister responsible for the Water Security Agency Jeremy Cockrill says it is important to evaluate the ice regularly. “We recommend checking ice thickness each and every time you venture on our provincial waters to ensure you are safe this winter.”

As a guideline, the province suggests minimum ice thicknesses for various activities.

• At least 10 cm (four inches) of ice to walk on
• At least 20 cm (eight inches) to drive a snowmobile or ATV
• At least 30 cm (12 inches) to drive a car or light truck on
• More than 30 cm (12 inches) to support a heavy truck

The government also says ice thickness is only one factor when determining if it is safe and every year is different.

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According to the release, ice that has any of the following should be avoided.

• looks slushy;
• has thawed, then froze again;
• is near moving water;
• is layered, caused by sudden temperature changes; or
• has structures on it, such as pressure ridges.

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