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It’s time to remove the ice fishing shacks

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Fluctuating temperatures at this time of year put your ice fishing shack at risk.

A reminder from the province that it’s time to start thinking about removing it from provincial waterways.

They say your shack must be taken out, and things cleaned up at the first sign of thaw and no later than March 15.

This will ensure your shack doesn’t end up at the bottom along with debris.

“Owners are urged to monitor ice stability closely and act responsibly by removing shelters at the earliest signs of deterioration. Proactive measures not only protect personal property but also help ensure the safety of others and preserve the integrity of our waterways,” Environment and Climate Change Minister Gilles LePage stated in a news release.

The winter fishing season is open until March 31, but shacks must be removed before that.

This annual order is made in accordance with Subsection 15(7) of the Water Quality Regulation of the Clean Environment Act.

LePage added that signs are posted at popular ice-fishing sites to remind shelter owners to follow the regulations and to properly maintain their shelters until the end of the fishing season.

brown rodent on snow covered ground during daytime

Groundhogs and a lobster make their predictions

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Is winter here to stay, or is spring on its way?

It’s Groundhog Day!

Shubenacadie Sam in Nova Scotia didn’t make an official prediction. An annual event held in Shubenacadie was called off due to bad weather on Monday, but that means he won’t see his shadow because he stayed in his burrow. Folklore says that means an early spring.

On the south shore of Nova Scotia, in Barrington Passage, residents rely on a prediction from Lucy the Lobster. She also didn’t see her shadow.

Wiarton Willie, the albino groundhog in Ontario, followed suit, predicting an early spring, and so did Fred LaMarmotte in Quebec.

Meantime, Punxsutawney Phil, Balzac Billy and Manitoba Merv, the groundhog puppet, all saw their shadows. saw their shadows. They’re predicting six more weeks of winter.