Town of High River Encouraging Residents to Practice Ice Safety this Winter.
by Town of High River
22/03/2023
Community
Town of High River Encouraging Residents to Practice Ice Safety this Winter.
HIGH RIVER – With temperatures rising and bodies of water beginning to melt, residents and visitors must understand the importance of ice safety.
While winter brings fun activities like hockey, ice skating, ice fishing and more. When temperatures rise, it causes bodies of water to melt. As spring approaches and ice begins melting, venturing onto any body of water could be fatal.
Once spring thaw begins, residents are encouraged to stop using the ice. Even if the ice measures the right thickness (minimum 10 cm or 4 inches for walking or skating alone), thawing and freezing during spring weaken the ice, and the ice can no longer be trusted.
For more information on practicing proper ice safety or tips on what to do if someone falls through the ice, please visit highriver.ca/ice-safety.
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For more information:
Town of High River
403-652-2110