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Caution urged around creek and river banks

Completely frozen over barely a few weeks ago following the lengthy polar vortex’s deep freeze, the Bearberry Creek has recently been breaking up.
Bearberry Creek Breakup
Creek and river banks can be potentially perilous as ice breaks up, and people are urged to exercise caution and to keep an eye out on children.

Completely frozen over barely a few weeks ago following the lengthy polar vortex’s deep freeze, the Bearberry Creek has recently been breaking up.

Residents are reminded to exercise caution around the creek and the Red Deer River’s banks as well as to keep a close eye out on children who could be tempted to play on or near the melting ice.

 Ice breaks up along the Red Deer River banks. Simon Ducatel/MVP Staff Ice breaks up along the Red Deer River banks. Simon Ducatel/MVP Staff


Simon Ducatel

About the Author: Simon Ducatel

Simon Ducatel joined Mountain View Publishing in 2015 after working for the Vulcan Advocate since 2007, and graduated among the top of his class from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology's journalism program in 2006.
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