Wetaskiwin RCMP are issuing a warning to the public reminding everyone to be extra cautious near frozen water sources. As our area has not sustained below-freezing temperatures for an adequate time, frozen
lakes or ponds may not have adequate ice thickness to sustain travel on foot or by vehicle. Always check the ice for thickness and stability.The colour of ice may be an indication of its strength − clear blue to black ice is strongest, and likely the deepest. You should only skate or walk on ice that is 15+ cm thick, 20+ cm for a group of people and 25+ cm for off highway vehicles. White opaque or snow ice should be avoided, grey ice indicates the presence of water and is unsafe to stand on.
