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Whether you’re snowmobiling, ice fishing or cross-country skiing this winter, the Water Security Agency wants you to keep ice safety top of mind.
“This year is very important because I know everyone wants to be outside and try to enjoy those winter activities, and just to do it in a safe way,” said spokesperson Patrick Boyle.
He says it’s important to make sure you know what ice thickness you’re dealing with.
You need at least four inches of ice to walk on, eight inches to drive a snowmobile or ATV on, 12 inches to drive a car or light truck on, and more than 12 inches to support a heavy truck.
“Generally you want to avoid any of those spots on the ice that look slushy, they’re thawed and they’ve frozen again, or anything that’s near moving water,” he said.
Boyle says it can be extremely dangerous when there is water flowing beneath the ice. He says people should stay off and keep their pets off too.
Most parts of Saskatchewan have had a mild November. The province hasn’t had the really cold temperatures yet that result in thicker ice.