Edmonton River Valley

• Entire Alberta portion of North Saskatchewan River designated ‘Canadian Heritage River’

  On Friday, 718 kilometres of the North Saskatchewan River, including Edmonton's river valley, were designated under the Canadian Heritage Rivers System.

  Environment

  Mar 22
  
• Hikers discover 72-million-year-old sturgeon skull in Edmonton River Valley

  This is the first new species of fossil fish discovered within Edmonton, according to researchers, who have named the species Boreiosturion labyrinthicus.

  Environment

  Jan 11
  
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• New pedestrian bridge opens in southwest Edmonton

  The new bridge was built in the same place as the one it is replacing, but higher, so that animals like moose and deer can pass under it, the city said.

  Canada

  Sep 26, 2023
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• Opening date set for new Edmonton river valley park

  The opening of a new park in northeast Edmonton was supposed to happen in August, but some work was delayed until the end of migratory bird nesting season, the city said.

  Canada

  Sep 5, 2023
• Proposed national park in Edmonton’s river valley moving to planning phase

  The next step is the planning phase, where boundaries for the park will be defined and funding from the federal government will be confirmed.

  Environment

  Aug 22, 2023
• Edmonton mom, kid share ‘mind-blowing’ dinosaur fossil find

  A mother and son duo from Edmonton were out looking for rocks along the river when they found what may well be a fossil from a duck-billed dinosaur.

  Canada

  Jul 25, 2023
• Water safety demonstration in Edmonton as search for missing swimmer resumes

  Seventy per cent of drownings in Canada happen on open water and people between 20 and 34 years old, especially men, are at highest risk, according to the Lifesaving Society.

  Health

  Jul 18, 2023
• National urban park in Edmonton reaches new milestone

  The river valley was chosen because it’s central in the city and has abundant access, while the other locations are less accessible, the study said.

  Canada

  Jul 12, 2023
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• North Saskatchewan River rises to 6.7 metres; some Edmonton trails closed

  The North Saskatchewan River has risen rapidly over the past week, reaching 6.7 metres Thursday morning. The city has closed several trails near the water.

  Weather

  Jun 20, 2023
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• Edmonton’s river valley park system expands with new northeast park

  Known for now as 'Northeast River Valley Park,' the 190-acre property contains a lake for non-motorized boating, a playground, an events centre, and connections to walking trails.

  Canada

  May 23, 2023