Throughout the winter months, the Martensville Fire Department does regular testing on local ponds to determine ice thickness to help ensure residents within the community are safe.
On December 21st, they conducted ice thickness testing and found an average depth of 14” across the community with variances between 13” and 19”.
“We do not recommend going on the ice behind Stone Terrace, near the dog park, as this pond measured the shallowest at 13”. Ice conditions on this pond change rapidly and is known to have open holes that can be hidden by snow,” the MFD shared via social media.
As a reminder to residents, the MFD noted that caution should always be taken when going on any ice surface, as ice thickness can change quickly with the fluctuating temperatures and heavy snowfalls.
For updates from the MFD, follow the ‘Martensville Fire Department’ Facebook page.
