Ice safety
Danger Thin Ice!
Due to spring thaw ALL outdoor rinks are now closed for the season.
Spring ice is unsafe on all storm water ponds and natural bodies of water in Strathcona County. Safety on ice is your responsibility. Be smart around ice-covered bodies of water.
During the winter months, ponds and other bodies of water in and around the county will freeze. Keep off the ice. Safety on ice is your responsibility. Take proper care and keep off ice-covered bodies of water. Strathcona County does not monitor the ice condition on lakes, with the exception of the skating surfaces at Woodbridge Lake and Broadmoor Lake.
Skate safe
- Check out Glen Allan Recreation Complex, Millennium Place and rural facilities for indoor indoor recreational skating opportunities
Safety on ice is your responsibility
Remind your family to play safe and stay off the ice! Take proper care and be smart around ice-covered bodies of water.
Remember, you can not judge the strength of ice by appearance alone. Ice strength is affected by many factors including: weather conditions, road run-off, springs that feed into the water body, snow pack, and overall thickness.
Call 9-1-1 if someone falls through the ice
If someone falls through the ice, don't go on the ice and try to pull them out... you may fall in too! Get help fast. Call out for help. Run to a home and ask them to call 9-1-1.
Additional information
For ice safety information
The Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories
780-415-1755 or visit http://www.lifesaving.org/
Last updated: Thursday, October 25, 2012
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