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Mild Weather Closes Area Ice Roads

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A reminder from police across northwestern Ontario that ice conditions are no longer safe this time of year.
On Wednesday, an elderly woman went through the ice on Lake of the Woods in Keewatin.
OPP say she was rescued by police and sustained no injuries.
In order for ice to be considered “safe”, it must be four to six inches thick.
The mild weather and rain has created unstable ice conditions on all lakes, rivers and waterways across the region.
Area ice roads are closed and the public is being urged to stay inside during the COVID-19 crisis.
All public docks are off-limits under provincial direction.
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Wabigoon First Nations Ice Road Closed

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The Wabigoon First Nations Ice Road is now closed to motorists.

There are social media reports of a loader falling through the ice.

The driver was reportedly rescued and was treated and released from hospital as a precautionary measure.

Wabigoon Fire wasn’t dispatched to the scene and it’s not known if other emergency personnel responded.

Police always urge the public to use extreme caution when venturing out on the ice, especially in mild conditions.

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Funding Available For Winter Roads

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Ontario will spend over 5.8 million dollars on this year’s winter roads network

The money will be used by 31 remote First Nations to construct the roads linking to provincial highways or connecting with each other.

More than 31-hundred kilometres of temporary roads will be constructed.

Northern Development Minister Greg Rickford says those roads are essential to the delivery of goods for more affordable transportation option.