Ice heaving causes concern for sledders
With local temperatures rising and falling drastically the past few weeks, conditions for snowmobiles are less than ideal.
Members of a local snowmobiling club want to warn sledders to use caution when venturing out this winter, especially in areas such as Jack Fish.
As the weather temperatures fluctuate, the ice on Jack Fish lake heaves and forms hard ridges, which can be dangerous for those enjoying the sport.
“The ice heaves happen every year,” says Dale Woytiuk of the Battleford Trailbreakers Snowmobile Club. “It can be very dangerous if you hit the ridges at high speeds. So if everyone just slows down this winter there should be no problems.”