Ponoka citizens advised to be cautious around Battle River with ice and snow melt underway

With the arrival of warmer temperatures, Ponoka citizens are reminded to be cautious around the Battle River as the snow and ice are melting away.

Town officials advise to keep children and pets off of the river at all times, and to also 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, officials remind you 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 storm water pond with water flowing through an inlet and outlet pipe throughout the year.