By SooToday.com Staff
SooToday.com
Saturday, March 15, 2008

OPP NEWS RELEASES

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Theft of fuel

BLIND RIVER, ON - Sometime overnight on Tuesday, March 11, approximately $600 worth of diesel fuel was stolen from a transport truck parked in an industrial area on the east end of Blind River.

The truck had been parked at around 5 p.m. and when the driver returned at about 7 a.m. on Wednesday morning he noticed the cap on the fuel tank had been disturbed.

Stolen from the cab of the truck were two radios.

One satellite radio and one two-way radio valued at a few hundred dollars.

Tire tracks and footwear impressions were located in the area.

Police are asking anyone with information to call them at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Be sure. Be safe

ELLIOT LAKE, ON - The East Algoma OPP and STOP officers are continuing their patrols of the snowmobile trails.

Always be aware of changing ice conditions.

It’s a good idea to carry ice escape picks when crossing lakes or rivers.

It is critical that the ice quality or type of ice is evaluated before your travel.

Be sure to measure clear hard ice in several places.

Recommended minimum ice thickness for new clear hard ice is the following:

3” (7cm) or less
Stay off!

4” (10cm)
Ice fishing, walking

5” (12cm)
Snowmobile or ATV

Avoid:

- Slushy ice.

- Ice on or near moving water - i.e rivers and currents.

- Ice that thawed and refroze.

- Layered or rotten ice caused by sudden temperature changes.

Other risk factors that weaken or “rot” ice:

- Snow on ice that acts as a blanket to prevent hardening of ice.

- Pressure ridges due to wind or current pressure.

No ice is without some risk.

Minimize your risk!

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