June 19, 2018

With long sunny days it’s quickly becoming beach season in the North. Many NWT Parks have public beaches that can be enjoyed during our long summer days. GNWT-employed Beach Attendants will be in attendance at Fred Henne Territorial Park beginning June 21 until the 3^rd of September. They will be on duty 7 days a week rain or shine from 10:00am until 8:00pm.

Some simple beach safety tips to keep in mind while basking in the near 24 hour daylight are:

1. Take care to keep each other safe, remember children 7 and under should always be within arm’s reach of a caregiver aged 16 years or older while in the water.
2. Watch for hazards and talk about swimming conditions before wading in.  Remember, swimmers 11 and under should be accompanied by someone over the age of 16.
3. No matter how experienced you are water can always surprise you.  Everyone should wear a lifejacket while boating, and new swimmers should wear one whenever they are near the water. 

Look for Lifejacket Loaner Stations in several of our NWT Parks or remember to bring your own. Let’s not forget that safety is everyone’s responsibility. Have a summer full of fun in the sun.