Beware of Thin Ice Conditions
"We are early in the season and ice is barely forming on water bodies but Regina Fire & Protective Services and Regina Police Service have been receiving calls about children going out on residential lakes. We are giving a strong reminder to stay off any ice surface," said Angela Prawzick, Public Education Officer with the City's Fire & Protective Services Department. "Now is the time for parents to talk with their children and tell them to stay off all ice surfaces."
With the recent snowfall and cold weather, ice is forming on all bodies of water in the city but it is still dangerously thin. Please stay off the ice, including Wascana Lake and creek, storm channels, detention ponds and recreational lakes in residential areas.
Throughout the winter season do not walk, ski or skate on the ice unless you have been informed that it is safe and the area has been cleared for recreational use.
Adults should caution children that the ice is not safe for walking, skiing or skating. If you see people, particularly children, close to thin ice, call Regina Police Service at 777-6500 and ask for the communication centre.
It is also important to keep dogs on a leash when close to bodies of water. Over the past few years, Regina Fire & Protective Services has responded to a number of incidents where people have found themselves in serious danger by breaking through the ice while trying to rescue their dogs. If your dog breaks through the ice, do not attempt to rescue it as you will be putting yourself in danger.
In an emergency involving people or pets, call 9-1-1.