People are being warned about the dangers of thin ice.

Brandon Fire & Emergency Services urges people to stay off and away from the Assiniboine River and all bodies of water as the weather continues to fluctuate and ice stability becomes a possible hazard.

As temperatures continue to fluctuate, ice surfaces become increasingly unstable and fragile, and falling into ice-cold water can be deadly.  This includes, but is not limited to, rivers, lakes, drainage ditches, culverts, and retention ponds. 

Special attention should be paid by parents of young children whose youngsters may still be learning about the dangers of open waterways, or by recreational vehicle users who traditionally access the river surface during the winter months.

The City of Brandon would also like to caution anyone who frequents the Assiniboine River Corridor area to exercise their animals to use extreme caution when walking close to the river, and to always keep a close eye on their pet.