Hello, Ward 4 Residents,
Spring Ice Safety: Stay Off the Ice as Temperatures Rise
As we welcome spring in Calgary, rising temperatures make ice on rivers, lakes, and storm ponds increasingly dangerous. Even if the ice looks solid, it can be thin and unpredictable, posing serious risks like hypothermia or drowning.
Stay Safe with These Ice Safety Tips
• Keep off the ice: Thinning ice is unsafe for any activity—avoid all ice-covered rivers, lakes, and storm ponds.
• Stay back from the edges: Melting ice near riverbanks and lakeshores is unstable and could collapse unexpectedly.
• Call 9-1-1 in an emergency: If someone or a pet falls through, don’t attempt a rescue—call for help immediately.
If You Fall Through the Ice
• Stay calm, keep your head above water, and control your breathing.
• Call for help while keeping your hands on the ice.
• Try to pull yourself out on your stomach, then roll away from the hole.
• If you can’t escape within ten minutes, stop struggling, anchor yourself, and keep calling for help.
If You See Someone Fall In
• Call 9-1-1 right away and give clear landmarks for responders.
• Stay back from the ice to avoid falling in yourself.
• If possible, throw a rope or branch to help them reach safety.
As the weather warms, ice becomes even more hazardous. Please avoid unnecessary risks—stay off the ice and help keep our community safe this spring.
Best regards,
Ward 4 Councillor Sean Chu
Ward 4 – Councillor Sean Chu proudly serves the following Communities: Beddington Heights, Brentwood, Cambrian Heights, Charleswood, Collingwood, Dalhousie, Edgemont, Greenview, Greenview Industrial Park, Highland Park, Highwood, Huntington Hills, North Haven, North Haven Upper, Queens Park Village, Rosemont, Skyline West, Thorncliffe, Triwood