Husky given OK to restart Saskatchewan pipeline after major spill
Husky Energy has been given the OK from the Saskatchewan government to restart a pipeline involved in a major oil spill. Continue reading
North Saskatchewan River
Edmonton Queen owner says only permits are keeping boat off river
By Fletcher Kent Reporter
The iconic Edmonton Queen riverboat has a new look and the owner can’t wait to show it off to guests. Continue reading
Edmonton’s accidental beach fails to meet water quality standards in latest Riverkeeper test
By Kim Smith Reporter
Edmonton’s newest attraction, dubbed the accidental beach, has again received a failing grade for its water quality from the North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper. Continue reading
Travel guide angers Edmontonians over description of ‘frigidly cold’ city
By Fletcher Kent Reporter
Canada may be Lonely Planet’s top country to visit in 2017, but the popular travel guide isn’t pushing too many of the would-be tourists to Edmonton. Continue reading
Police, park rangers, animal control to monitor Edmonton’s ‘accidental beach’ after complaints
Changes are coming for those who have discovered Edmonton’s new accidental beach, after questions were raised earlier this week about how to deal with the rush of visitors. Continue reading
City administration looking into what needs to be done to keep accidental beach
By Scott Johnston Reporter
The accidental beach has now brought more people than first thought, plus garbage, parking problems and noise. Continue reading
Growing popularity of downtown Edmonton’s new ‘accidental’ beach raises questions
Initially, the new downtown beach on Edmonton’s North Saskatchewan River prompted questions about how it got there in the first place. Now it’s raising questions about how to deal with its growing number of visitors. Continue reading
Edmonton city councillor hoping to save surprise urban beach
By Scott Johnston Reporter
A city councillor is making a move to save the beach that popped up in Edmonton’s river valley. Continue reading
Mayor Iveson calls for audit on another delayed multi-million dollar project
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Mayor Don Iveson has asked for an independent review of yet another delayed project in Edmonton. Continue reading
New downtown beach surprises and excites Edmontonians
In the shadow of Edmonton’s downtown, just downstream from the Low Level Bridge along the North Saskatchewan River, a beach has emerged. Continue reading
