Lethbridge Fire and EMS remind river safety tips ahead of summer season

It’s expect to be a hot summer across southern Alberta, which has officials reminding those planning to cool off in a river or body of water to be cautious and plan ahead. “We strongly, strongly recommend PFD’s (personal flotation device) even if the water is only waist deep, shoulder depth, we don't want to see people succumb because they can't swim,” said Brendon Pyne, water rescue team lead with Lethbridge Fire and EMS. He says wearing a life jacket, proper footwear, k