Thursday, 15 December 2016

Ice Safety - Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday Dec 15th, 2016 8:35 am


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Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday Dec 15th, 2016 8:35 am

With GX94's Craig Wallebeck > see him @ http://www.gx94radio.com/craig-Wallebeck

This week we focus on: Ice Safety 


"With the mild temperatures in November just a reminder for people to make sure there is sufficient ice for your safety if you plan on going onto the ice for ice fishing or other activities.

Ice thickness depends on the water body and the surrounding conditions.  Ice does not freeze at a uniform thickness and ice strength can vary considerably from one area to another.

It is important to test the ice thickness before you travel on it.  There should be at least 10 cm (4") of ice to walk on, 15 cm (6") to drive a snowmobile or ATV on, 20 cm (8") to drive a car or light truck on, and 30 cm (12") to drive a heavy truck on.

The ice thickness is a guideline; it is up to individuals to make a decision about whether to venture onto the ice.  Any activity on ice comes with a risk.

Ice thickness also cannot be the sole measure of whether it is safe to go on.  Clear, hard ice is the only ice that is recommended to travel on.

Avoid ice that is:
  • Slushy in appearance.
  • Ice that has thawed then froze again.
  • Ice near moving water.
  • Layered ice caused by sudden temperature changes.
Also, stay away from structures on ice such as pressure ridges"

https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2015/december/03/ice-safety

Search Results for "ice safety" on the SGI site found 137 matching documents.

Have a plan this season to get home safety.
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Events:
- Dec 17th, the Hazel Dell Rec Centre is holding their X-mas Social that's held at the Rec Hall.

- Dec 19th, 7:00pm  Preeceville School Christmas Concert - Gr. K - 6. Everyone welcome at the school gym.

- And as always if you wish to have an event promoted visit and post it to our Community Events Calendar at www.townofPreeceville.ca


- CANADA 150 CELEBRATION - PREECEVILLE Strong, Proud and Free


In 2017, Canada will mark the 150th Anniversary of Confederation. Preeceville Celebration will be August 4th, 5th and 6th, 2017. Watch for details as they become available.

Canada’s 150th website: http://canada.pch.gc.ca/eng/1342792785740/1342793251811

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