Source: David Shield, CBC News, January 16, 2018 Melting and thawing has created ice heaves, thin ice in spots Tyler Temple has a message for people ice fishing across the province — be careful driving on the lakes this year. The owner of the Lumsden, Sask.-based TRK Towing had two calls of trucks breaking through lake ice on… Continue reading ‘It’s terrible’: Tow truck driver warns ice fishers of dangerous conditions on lakes
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Scuba divers rescue submerged ice fishing shacks
Source: Alex Soloducha, CBC News, December 20, 2017 Warmer-than-usual weather in Sask. creates woes for ice fishers The recent warm temperatures in Saskatchewan have caused problems for people who have ice fishing shacks on some lakes. Last week, there were two reports of submerged ice fishing shelters at Buffalo Pound Provincial Park and two more… Continue reading Scuba divers rescue submerged ice fishing shacks
Viral video showing rescue of dog that fell through ice a warning: Swift Current fire chief
Source: CBC News, December 2, 2017 Ice is too thin for either people or pets, fire chief warns Swift Current fire Chief Denis Pilon says a video he posted on Facebook this week, showing members of the city’s fire department and RCMP rescuing a dog that had fallen through ice, should serve as a warning to Saskatchewan residents to… Continue reading Viral video showing rescue of dog that fell through ice a warning: Swift Current fire chief
Footprints on thin ice have Regina police scrambling to Wascana Lake
A tip about tracks on the thin ice of Wascana Lake in Regina had police in the city scrambling to ensure no one was in jeopardy. Police said Thursday that they were told about a hole in the ice on the lake and impressions, possibly bicycle tracks and footprints, in the area. They stressed that… Continue reading Footprints on thin ice have Regina police scrambling to Wascana Lake