Lake Diefenbaker

• Low river water levels spark questions over Lake Diefenbaker capacity

  Questions are now coming to the surface about Lake Diefenbaker's capacity to support farming irrigation, as well as the supply of drinking water for 60 per cent of the province.

  Environment

  May 8, 2025
  
• Saskatchewan riverboat docked indefinitely due to low water levels, sand buildup

  The Prairie Lily is part of what makes Saskatoon shine, but it appears to be hitting choppy waters in what could be its final season on the South Saskatchewan river.

  Canada

  May 7, 2025
  
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• First-of-its-kind dinosaur fossil reveals look at Saskatchewan 75 million years ago

  A recent discovery is putting Saskatchewan in the spotlight when it comes to Dinosaur research. And its shedding light on an ancient coastal habitat in the province.

  Canada

  Nov 28, 2024
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• Missing paddleboarder found dead: Outlook RCMP

  A man who was reported missing was paddleboarding on Lake Diefenbaker at Douglas Provincial Park was recovered from the lake and pronounced dead by EMS at the scene.

  Canada

  Jul 8, 2024
• 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, 2024
• 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, 2024
• 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
• 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
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• 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
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• 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