City of Lloydminster | Stormwater Retention Pond Advisory

Although the water’s surface may appear frozen, as warmer temperatures arrive, the ice thickness becomes less predictable, and its strength is unsustainable. Ice thickness on retention ponds is not monitored, except for the Bud Miller All Seasons Park lake.
Also contributing to potential dangers is continual water movement, and fluctuating water levels as stormwater retention ponds are designed to help prevent flooding. Each retention pond has an inlet and outlet, connecting one pond to the next, meaning water is constantly flowing underneath the ice surface.