Lake Diefenbaker

• Sask agency expects three-quarters of water reservoirs to be full this year

  Almost three quarters of Saskatchewan's reservoirs are expected to be filled for the province's water supply needs.

  Canada

  Apr 3
  
• Saskatchewan water reservoir levels being kept higher in anticipation of lower runoff

  Water levels are being kept higher at Lake Diefenbaker in anticipation of lower mountain runoff this year.

  Canada

  Feb 22
  
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• 2 drownings in 2 days in Saskatchewan spurs reminder about water safety

  Each year, more than 450 Canadians drown in preventable incidents, and around 100 of those drownings are related to recreational boating.

  Canada

  Aug 9, 2023
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• Water levels expected to rise in Saskatchewan due to heavy rainfall in Alberta

  Widespread heavy rainfall in Alberta is expected to impact Saskatchewan water flows in local rivers as well as water levels at Lake Diefenbaker in the coming days.

  Environment

  Jun 14, 2022
• Body of man who did not resurface on July 1 at Lake Diefenbaker found: RCMP

  Police say the body of a man who did not resurface from Lake Diefenbaker after he went into the water to help his children in distress on July 1 was recovered on Thursday.

  Canada

  Jul 23, 2021
• Sask. RCMP search for missing man after disappearing into water on Lake Diefenbaker

  Saskatchewan RCMP responded to two water-related incidents at Diefenbaker Lake on July 1. A 36-year-old man is missing, while a 22-year-old woman is at a Regina hospital.

  Canada

  Jul 2, 2021
• Federal government endorses Lake Diefenbaker irrigation project, calls for more consultation

  Critics of the project note the province has yet to conduct an environmental impact assessment or consult with First Nations.

  Economy

  Sep 1, 2020
• Body of man missing in Lake Diefenbaker located

  Friends identified the missing man as Mazen Cruz, who went missing on Lake Diefenbaker when he jumped into the water to rescue a friend.

  Canada

  Aug 25, 2020
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• Search continues for man, 35, after he and girl, 7, attempt to rescue woman on Lake Diefenbaker

  Seven-year-old Rosecelia Primeau helped save her mother from drowning on Lake Diefenbaker.

  Canada

  Aug 24, 2020
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• South Sask. River levels dropping to near normal, users reminded to be safe

  South Saskatchewan River levels are expected to drop to near normal for the month. People are being reminded to be safe on the water.

  Canada

  Aug 4, 2020