Accidental Beach

• Albertans brace for 30C+ weather at end of June

  There's hot, and then there's the expected temperatures this weekend. People in Edmonton are bracing for some scorching days of summer.

  Weather

  Jun 23, 2021
  
• Edmonton Riverboat passengers rescued overnight by firefighters

  Hundreds of passengers were stuck on the Edmonton Riverboat Saturday night, after it was unable to dock due to the fast current in the river.

  Canada

  Jul 14, 2019
  
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• Edmonton council won’t explore permanent beaches along North Saskatchewan River

  There won't be permanent beaches set up along the banks of the North Saskatchewan River anytime soon.

  Canada

  Aug 29, 2018
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• E. coli, sharp objects and slippery surfaces among Accidental Beach risks: city

  The City of Edmonton and Alberta Health Services are warning about the potential risks of using Accidental Beach.

  Health

  Aug 3, 2018
• Accidental Beach under water due to high North Saskatchewan River streamflow

  The popular Accidental Beach sandbar on the North Saskatchewan River is now submerged, due to the water level rising quickly this week.

  Environment

  Jul 6, 2018
• New rules for Accidental Beach now in effect

  Ahead of the long weekend, City of Edmonton crews put in place the parking restrictions and a speed limit change on 98 Avenue for Accidental Beach.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 29, 2018
• City prepares for Accidental Beach by implementing parking, garbage, enforcement changes

  If an accidental, but very popular, summer attraction emerges again in Edmonton's river valley this summer, the city has put some mitigation measures in place to address concerns.

  Features

  Jun 21, 2018
• Edmonton’s Accidental Beach is on probation: Mayor Don Iveson

  The city is continuing to discuss the possibility of constructing a permanent beach in one of several areas in the river valley after the popularity of Accidental Beach last year. 

  Health

  May 23, 2018
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• Edmonton to consider proposals for creating permanent beach for sun lovers on North Saskatchewan River

  In response to the popularity of Accidental Beach, a large stretch of sand that appeared in Edmonton's river valley last year, the city is considering constructing a permanent beach in one of several possible areas in the river valley.

  Politics

  May 17, 2018
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• Edmonton’s Accidental Beach making a comeback

  Over the past couple of weeks, a sandbar has begun to emerge at Edmonton's Accidental Beach.

  Canada

  May 4, 2018