North Saskatchewan River

• Homicide victim found in North Saskatchewan River northeast of Edmonton

  Alberta RCMP said an autopsy performed on human remains found in the North Saskatchewan River Saturday determined that the person was a victim of homicide.

  Crime

  May 24
  
• Evacuation order lifted in Leduc County after wildfire near Devon prompts alert

  The wildfire broke out Saturday three kilometres west of the town of Devon and three kilometres south of the North Saskatchewan River.

  Fire

  May 13
  
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• Cyclist taken to hospital after 14-metre fall in Edmonton river valley

  Edmonton firefighters used a boat to help a cyclist Tuesday who went over an embankment from the bike path and fell 14 metres into the river.

  Fire

  May 2
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• Suspect injured in police shooting on funicular bridge in central Edmonton, gun found on scene

  The Edmonton Police Service said several calls came in just after noon about man with a handgun on the funicular bridge leading to the Frederick G. Todd lookout.

  Crime

  Mar 2
• Edmonton firefighters on North Saskatchewan River for winter water rescue training

  Winter swift water rescue operations are among "the highest risk activities for fire rescue personnel," EFRS said.

  Canada

  Jan 4
• Proposed zoning bylaw a missed opportunity for Edmonton city council: River valley advocates

  Right now, only a few small portions of the river valley are designated under the “natural areas protection zone” — around 3.5 square kilometres, or less than five per cent.

  Environment

  Nov 30, 2022
• Annual Edmonton river sweep includes search for missing woman

  The North Saskatchewan River sweep is done annually in the fall when the river level is low, to recover any human remains that may have entered the river over the past year. 

  Crime

  Oct 5, 2022
• Southwest Anthony Henday Drive bridge deck closures for next 4-6 weekends

  Starting Sept. 29, the eastbound bridge deck will be closed Thursday at 8 p.m. until 6 a.m. Monday each week, with traffic merged over to share the westbound bridge.

  Traffic

  Sep 28, 2022
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• Newly formed non-profit aims to provide inclusive experience of Alberta waters

  A newly formed non-profit in Alberta is ensuring the province's rivers and lake can be enjoyed by everyone.

  Canada

  Aug 21, 2022
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• Gondola developer would pay Edmonton $1.1 million annually for city land

  A land agreement reached between Prairie Sky Gondola and the City of Edmonton would see the developer pay just over $1.1 million each year for building on public land.

  Canada

  Jul 29, 2022