The Saskatoon Fire Department is testing and monitoring ice thickness at storm water retention ponds around the city to verify their safety and integrity for skating.
The ice must reach a minimum thickness of eight inches to be considered safe. A sign at each pond will display a “No Skating” icon until the ice has been tested and confirmed safe for public use, at which time a “Skating Permitted” icon will be.
Community members who use the ponds for recreational purposes assume all risk and maintenance responsibilities for the ice including shoveling, flooding, as well as user safety.

For more information regarding the Recreational Uses of Storm Water Retention Ponds policy, go here.