01/03/2026
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First day of March means we talk about ! The Lifesaving Society has designated today Ice Safety Day across Canada. Going through the ice into cold water can be fatal. If you are going to drive a vehicle on the ice, check the thickness: 12 cm thick for one ATV or snowmobile, 20-30 cm for a car, and 30-38 cm thick for a truck. Even thick ice has the potential to be weak and crack. If you are knowingly driving on ice, there are steps you can take to increase your chances of getting out of a vehicle that becomes submerged: Seatbelts off, windows open, out immediately, children first. Also, wear something that floats! Lifesaving Society Manitoba