Sask Flooding

• High streamflow advisory expanded for Churchill River system in Saskatchewan

  Saskatchewan’s Water Security Agency says stream flows are above to well above normal on the Churchill River system.

  Environment

  Jun 8, 2020
  
• WSA warns of ice jams creating potential flooding along North Saskatchewan River

  The WSA is asking people to exercise caution when working on or near the North Saskatchewan River as ice jams have the potential to create hazardous conditions.

  Canada

  Apr 20, 2020
  
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• Drought and storms Saskatchewan’s highest risk for natural hazards: report

  The report concludes that drought and collective storms are Saskatchewan's highest risk for natural hazards followed by forest fires and winter storms.

  Environment

  Dec 17, 2018
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• New flood mitigation program to help Sask. address emergencies before they arise

  The new Flood Damage Reduction Program will remove the emergency focus and look more towards long-term projects in Saskatchewan communities.

  Canada

  Aug 1, 2018
• Manitou Beach, Sask. fighting to save famed Danceland hall amid water concerns

  A campaign dubbed “Save Danceland” aims to raise at least $175,000 to keep the historic venue from sinking into the lake.

  Canada

  May 31, 2018
• Sask. water agency warns of possible heavy snow, rain, over Easter weekend

  Saskatchewan's Water Security Agency is warning of a weather system that could bring heavy snow and rain over central parts of province this weekend.

  Weather

  Apr 12, 2017
• People on James Smith Cree Nation moved to hotels over Sask. flood concerns

  Wally Burns said a state of emergency was declared Tuesday afternoon, motivated mainly by deteriorating conditions on the road on the southern part of James Smith Cree Nation.

  Canada

  Apr 5, 2017
• Saskatchewan landowners sign project to better control water, reduce flooding

  Seventy-three landowners in southeastern Saskatchewan have signed onto a project that will allow better control over water flows in an effort to reduce flooding downstream.

  Environment

  Feb 16, 2017
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• Below normal spring runoff possible in most of Saskatchewan

  While the possibility of a below normal spring runoff exists, the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency says there is the potential for flooding in areas with closed basins.

  Environment

  Feb 9, 2017
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• Manitou Beach, Sask. getting $3.9M to raise berms, hold back rising lake

  A popular Saskatchewan tourist destination is getting help to hold back rising water that threatens the community and a camp for disabled persons.

  Environment

  Sep 8, 2016