South Saskatchewan River

• Low river water levels spark questions over Lake Diefenbaker capacity

  Questions are now coming to the surface about Lake Diefenbaker's capacity to support farming irrigation, as well as the supply of drinking water for 60 per cent of the province.

  Environment

  May 8, 2025
  
• 2 drownings in 2 days in Saskatchewan spurs reminder about water safety

  Each year, more than 450 Canadians drown in preventable incidents, and around 100 of those drownings are related to recreational boating.

  Canada

  Aug 9, 2023
  
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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Wednesday, June 21

  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Wednesday, June 21

  Jun 21, 2023
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• Water safety warnings revived around South Saskatchewan River as weather heats up

  People are also being advised to stay away from the weir, with the city saying objects and people can get trapped with the backwash.

  Entertainment

  Jun 20, 2023
• Memorial of Nathaniel Bear goes missing in Saskatoon

  Family and friends of Nathaniel Bear are searching for answers after a memorial site was removed without a trace.

  Canada

  May 14, 2023
• Saskatoon’s litter picking volunteers bring in larger hauls from Meewasin Valley

  Cowan said the clean-up campaign runs until May 31, so volunteers can come down to the Meewasin Valley Authority office to pick up free garbage bags and gloves.

  Canada

  Apr 24, 2023
• Saskatoon man gives up-close look at local wildlife in the city

  Mike Digout from Saskatoon says he got hooked on photographing wildlife along the river when the pandemic first broke out and has been creating a following online ever since.

  Environment

  Apr 12, 2023
• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Wednesday, Feb. 15

  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Wednesday, Feb. 15.

  Feb 15, 2023
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• Nearly 175 athletes compete in annual Saskatoon regatta

  On Saturday, the Saskatoon Rowing Club held it's ‘head of the Saskatchewan' regatta where teams from across western Canada went head-to-head in the competition.

  Canada

  Sep 17, 2022
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• Safety a concern following weekend rescues in South Saskatchewan River

  "I think people are just underestimating the power of the river and kind of the environment they're in. I think they need to be more aware of exactly where they're going."

  Environment

  Jul 18, 2022