April Newsletter 2025

As spring arrives in Calgary, residents from across the city will enjoy our many bike paths, walkways, and green spaces. As the warmer weather brings more and more people outside, don’t forget some key safety tips that will help you enjoy everything the season has to offer. This time of year, the ice on rivers, lakes, and storm ponds becomes even more dangerous because of the rising temperatures. While these bodies of water may still appear frozen, the ice is thinning and becomes unpredictable. Falling through can happen in an instant, putting individuals at risk of hypothermia or drowning.

Ice safety tips: 

• Avoid the ice. As ice weakens, it becomes unsafe for any activity. Stay off all ice-covered rivers, lakes, and storm ponds.
• Stay back from the edges. Melting ice along riverbanks and lakeshores is unstable and can collapse under your weight.
• Call 9-1-1 in an emergency. If someone, or a pet, falls through the ice, do not attempt a rescue yourself. 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 onto the ice on your stomach and roll to safety.
• If you can’t get out in under 10 minutes, stop struggling, anchor yourself, and keep calling for help.

If you see someone fall in:

• Call 9-1-1 immediately and provide a landmark so emergency responders know exactly where to go.
• Stay back and avoid the ice yourself.
• If possible, throw a rope or branch to help them reach safety.

As warmer weather continues, ice conditions will only become more hazardous. Avoid unnecessary risks – stay off the ice and keep yourself and others safe this spring. 

As always, my office is open if you have any questions or concerns. You can reach us at Ward2@calgary.ca. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

-    Jennifer

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