07/24/2026
Please share this so EVERYONE stays safe on the waters this summer and beyond!
Life jackets save lives.
Over the weekend, officers sent close to 200 paddle boarders back to shore who chose to hit the water without the required safety gear. That’s 200 people who could have faced fines (or worse, a life threatening emergency) because of required gear left behind that takes two minutes to grab before you leave the house.
We might sound like a broken record, but it cannot be said enough. Before you launch, you need:
🟠 A Canadian-approved PFD or life jacket (on your board with you, not just “in the truck”)
🟠 A sound-signaling device (a whistle works)
🟠 A buoyant heavy line at least 15m in length
🟠 A watertight flashlight if paddling in low light or nighttime
This isn’t us trying to ruin your lake day. Transport Canada puts these laws in place for your safety and protection. Sylvan Lake can turn on you fast — wind picks up, boards drift, and suddenly rescue crews are required to come get you. That’s no fun for anyone.
Gear up first, then go enjoy the water. 🌊
