Warmer weather brings threat of thin ice
The City of Prince Albert has warned residents to steer clear of ice surfaces, as recent warm weather has made ice patterns very unpredictable.
Prince Albert Fire Chief Jason Everitt said ice surfaces are an especially dangerous place to be as temperatures climb, particularly around the river and drainage channels.
“The river, storm ponds or drainage channels may look like they are safe, but a moving body of water is never completely frozen,” Everitt said.
Everitt said certain areas may be thick enough to walk on, but there are always areas with thin ice which pose a serious threat.