North Saskatchewan River

• High Level Bridge sidewalk closed after heavy rain erodes riverbank slope

  Recent heavy rainfall has caused riverbank instability at the southeast side of the High Level Bridge, where the slope next to the east sidewalk wooden guardrail has failed.

  Traffic

  Jun 25
  
• Wayward dock and boats found 300 km downstream from Edmonton

  The entire dock, plus five metal boats chained to it, broke free from the shore on Monday when the river rose more than 1.5 metres and the streamflow doubled in speed.

  Weather

  Jun 24
  
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• Mayor Knack urging Edmonton to conserve water amid heavy rainfall, wet forecast

  After days of heavy rainfall in the Edmonton region, pressure on stormwater systems meant multiple communities were calling on residents to cut their water use.

  Weather

  Jun 22
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• Entire dock, with boats attached, swept away after heavy rainfall in Edmonton

  After a heavy rainfall, one might expect to see debris floating down the North Saskatchewan River — but one sight late Monday morning caught some by surprise.

  Weather

  Jun 22
• Edmonton Queen riverboat hits mechanical issues cutting short Mother’s Day cruise

  It's the first weekend for the Edmonton Riverboat season, but it's not the first time the Edmonton Queen has faced issues, having become stuck in 2019 as well.

  Canada

  May 11
• Spring runoff causing funky water with strong chlorine smell in Edmonton

  EPCOR says a big increase in spring runoff organics showed up late last week, leading to increased disinfectant chemical use — but tape water remains safe to drink and use.

  Environment

  Mar 23
• Tanker loses control on icy highway, crashes into North Saskatchewan River

  RCMP said poor road conditions led to a semi tanker hauling suspected bitumen losing control and crashing into the North Saskatchewan River downstream of Edmonton. 

  Environment

  Nov 6, 2025
• Life-jackets mandatory on the river, Edmonton reminds water sport enthusiasts

  Party island floatie, paddleboard, kayak or boat — the City of Edmonton says it doesn't matter what vessel you take onto the North Saskatchwan River, they all require life-jackets.

  Lifestyle

  Aug 1, 2025
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• Vehicle fire doused on frozen North Saskatchewan River in southwest Edmonton

  A man was taken to hospital after a car caught fire while on the ice of the North Saskatchewan River near the River Ridge Golf Course.

  Fire

  Apr 2, 2025
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• Intimate partner charged with murder after woman found dead along North Saskatchewan River

  A 31-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder after Ashley Burke, 43, was found dead along the banks of the North Saskatchewan River in west Edmonton.

  Crime

  Jan 5, 2025