South Saskatchewan River

• South Sask. River levels very low, expected to rise as melt continues in the Rocky moutains

  The river could rise once all the melt from the Rocky mountains takes place, but it is not known how much the river levels could increase.

  Canada

  Jun 6
• Prairie Lily captain hopes to start season in late June, dependent on restrictions

  The owner and captain of the Prairie Lily is hoping the boat can start operating at a limited level by end of June, depending on what public health restrictions are at the time.

  Canada

  May 2
• Advertisement
• Saskatoon man hailed as hero after rescue from frigid South Saskatchewan River

  Brad Pilon and his wife Ashley were running on the Meewasin Trail in Saskatoon when they heard screams for help from someone in the South Saskatchewan River.

  Canada

  Apr 12
• Advertisement
• Exercise caution along South Saskatchewan River, urges Meewasin Valley Authority

  Melting snow and ice flowing into the river are causing a higher water flow that can cut into the ice and snow along the riverbank in Saskatoon, warns the MVA.

  Canada

  Mar 26
• Body found in South Saskatchewan River late Saturday morning: police

  Officers say a caller reported a person-in-distress near the CP Train Bridge just before noon on Saturday.

  Canada

  Feb 27
• City of Calgary not consulted on change to provincial coal policy

  After the City of Calgary did not receive word from the province ahead of the change in coal policy, council is considering further actions to protect the area's watershed.

  Environment

  Jan 18
• Mandatory water restrictions in place as sand hampers system

  The City of Saskatoon issued an emergency alert on Thursday saying it's mandatory for residents to restrict water use.

  Canada

  Dec 24, 2020
• Father, daughter recognized for South Saskatchewan River rescue

  Alexandra and Glen Green were presented with awards of merit by the Saskatoon Fire Department for rescuing a woman from the South Saskatchewan River.

  Canada

  Nov 20, 2020
• Advertisement
• Saskatoon Fire Department rescues woman from the South Saskatchewan River

  The Saskatoon Fire Department rescued a woman from an ice shelf on the South Saskatchewan River after she tried to retrieve a dog.

  Canada

  Nov 17, 2020
• Advertisement
• Coronavirus: Saskatoon’s Prairie Lily remains afloat despite difficult season

  The Prairie Lily didn't easily coast through 2020, but the owners remain optimistic at the end of the season.

  Canada

  Oct 6, 2020