Northeast Swale
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Prescribed fires planned for Saskatoon’s Northeast SwalePrescribed fires are taking place at Saskatoon's Northeast Swale as part of the Canadian Prairies Prescribed Fire Exchange.FireOct 16, 2023
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Northeast Swale Watchers quit Saskatoon Freeway planning groupThe Northeast Swale Watchers, a group of citizens dedicated to protecting the ecosystem, withdrew from a government group working to build the Saskatoon Freeway through the area.CanadaJul 21, 2020
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Northeast Swale in Saskatoon to see increased speed limitsSpeed limits are increasing in and around the Northeast Swale in Saskatoon on stretches of McOrmond Drive and Central Avenue.TrafficMay 25, 2020
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Photographers worry about Saskatoon Freeway’s impact on Northeast Swale, wildlifePart of the Swale photographers they like to visit is directly in the Saskatoon Freeway's proposed route.CanadaDec 8, 2019
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Report on Saskatoon Freeway draws criticism from residentsAbhinav Menon and Kate Deptuch, students at Dr. John G. Egnatoff School, told city council that they oppose the Saskatoon Freeway.CanadaOct 28, 2019
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Garter snake population ‘healthy’ around SaskatoonMore than 3,500 species of snakes exist in the world — nine of which can be found in Saskatchewan. In Saskatoon, the plains garter snake is most common.CanadaJul 17, 2019
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Wildlife-friendly features built into McOrmond Drive, Central Avenue extensionsThe City of Saskatoon said features were built into the McOrmond Drive and Central Avenue extensions to help conserve and protect the northeast swale.CanadaOct 2, 2018
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Saskatoon city council delays decision on Chief Mistawasis Bridge speed limitCouncil will make a decision on the speed limit on the Chief Mistawasis Bridge at its next meeting after a 60 km/h speed limit failed on a tied vote.CanadaAug 27, 2018
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Hundreds of sheep grazing Saskatoon’s northeast swaleAbout 300 sheep are helping the Meewasin Valley Authority preserve grasslands around Saskatoon.CanadaAug 13, 2018
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