‘Monster’ Hunt Foiled By Icy Lake ST. PAUL, Alberta (AP) - Ice covering about two thirds of Saddle Lake in northeastern Alberta forced wildlife officials to scrap a planned Halloween day search for a_ ‘‘.monster’’ reported at least 10 times this year. The monster has been sighted about 100 times by residents of the area. The creature is described as a hairy, serpentine beast as long as 2,000 feet. A helicopter crew from the fish and wildlife branch of the Alberta Energy and Natural Respources Department will probably launch a search for the elusive creature in the spring, said Wayne Brown, a spokesman for the brantgi.