South Saskatchewan River

• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
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• 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
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• 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