Water Security Agency

• Saskatchewan’s spring runoff contrasts within parts of province

  WSA released its spring runoff report for 2024. Due to warmer-than-normal March temperatures many areas of southern Saskatchewan had the runoff start or even complete early.

  Environment

  Apr 12, 2024
  
• Sask agency expects three-quarters of water reservoirs to be full this year

  Almost three quarters of Saskatchewan's reservoirs are expected to be filled for the province's water supply needs.

  Canada

  Apr 3, 2024
  
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• Recent snow dump across Saskatchewan gives WSA some hope, but more precipitation needed

  As the Water Security Agency analyze the recent snow dump across the province this past weekend, the question if it's enough precipitation or is more needed.

  Canada

  Mar 6, 2024
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• Saskatchewan water reservoir levels being kept higher in anticipation of lower runoff

  Water levels are being kept higher at Lake Diefenbaker in anticipation of lower mountain runoff this year.

  Canada

  Feb 22, 2024
• Saskatchewan Water Security Agency offers up water and vacant land for farmers

  Saskatchewan's Water Security Agency is offering water and vacant land across the province to farmers and ranchers who need it.

  Economy

  Jul 31, 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
• Saskatchewan’s WSA says flood risk won’t increase despite snowfall

  The below zero temperatures will prompt a slower melt from the recent snowfall, making quick flooding less likely.

  Environment

  Apr 19, 2023
• Ice jam warnings issued with warmer Saskatchewan weather

  Preparations are underway to manage flows along the Qu'Appelle River, but the WSA said this won't reduce the risk of ice jamming.

  Canada

  Apr 11, 2023
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• Freeze-up report shows Saskatchewan on the dry side leading to winter

  Patrick Boyle, a spokesperson with WSA, said the significant snowfall events the province saw this fall have helped.

  Weather

  Nov 28, 2022
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• Sask. government demands explanation of feds’ trespassing on farmers’ private property

  In a letter, the Saskatchewan Minister Responsible for Water Security demanded an explanation from the ECCC federal minister regarding reports of trespassing on private farmland.

  Politics

  Aug 22, 2022