South Saskatchewan River

• South Saskatchewan River’s high flows dislodge buoys, prompt water rescues

  People and pets are being advised by City of Saskatoon officials to stay off the river and avoid its edge due to 'fast-moving water, unstable banks, and submerged hazards.'

  Canada

  Jul 6
  
• Body recovered from South Sask. River believed to be missing jet-skier: police

  The body of the jet-skier who went missing in Saskatoon’s South Saskatchewan River may have been recovered on Thursday, Saskatoon police said in a news release.   

  Canada

  Jul 3
  
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• ‘Unpredictable’ South Saskatchewan River prompts warning in Saskatoon

  The City of Saskatoon says the river is 'very unpredictable' and that dangerously fast currents and an unstable bottom create additional hazards.

  Canada

  Jul 3
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• Missing jet-skier in South Saskatchewan River identified by Saskatoon police

  The jet-skier who went missing in the South Saskatchewan River Weir has been identified by the Saskatoon Police Service as a 32-year-old man visiting the city from Mexico.

  Canada

  Jun 23
• Crews search for missing jet ski rider who went over Saskatoon weir

  A jet ski rider reportedly did not resurface after going over the weir on the South Saskatchewan River on Saturday afternoon. Rescue boats are back near the weir to find the rider.

  Canada

  Jun 21
• Body of unidentified male found in South Saskatchewan River, police say

  Officers found the body of an unidentified male in the South Saskatchewan River, according to Saskatoon police, who said they are still working to identify him.  

  Canada

  May 1
• 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