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Rideau River ice breaking set to begin February 27, 2010 |
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Tuesday, 23 February 2010 |
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Ottawa - Ice breaking operations, including blasting, are set to begin Saturday, February 27, weather and ice conditions permitting, on the Rideau River between Rideau Falls and Hog’s Back.
A Reminder to Parents and Teachers
Ice breaking operations will create open water.
Children should be supervised at all times around water and warned of the dangers of open water. During ice breaking and blasting operations, it is important to keep children away from the Rideau river.
The City, in partnership with the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, undertakes ice breaking operations each year to alleviate possible spring flooding in flood-prone areas. Once started, these operations will be carried out daily. Residents are asked to remain a reasonable distance from the river until operations are completed. For more information, please call 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580-2401).
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