Citizens Advised to Be Cautious Around the Battle River and Stormwater Ponds as Ice Melts

With warmer weather in the forecast, Ponoka citizens are reminded to be cautious around the Battle River and stormwater ponds as the snow and ice begin to melt away.

Please keep children and pets off of the river ice and stormwater ponds at all times, and please keep dogs on a leash.

Regardless of how thick a patch of river ice may look, due to constantly flowing water beneath the ice surface, there are weak spots that can quickly give way, sending you, your loved one or pet through the ice without warning.

This is also true for the fishing pond at Lions Centennial Park, which is a stormwater pond with water flowing through an inlet and outlet pipe throughout the year. 

If your pet does fall through the ice, please keep in mind that calling for help is the best option rather than venturing onto the ice yourself. Please stay safe.