South Saskatchewan River - Report Report

Meewasin posted this on FB: River Safety Advisory Due to increased flows on the South Saskatchewan River, river conditions have become hazardous, with higher water levels, faster-moving currents, and changing conditions. For your safety, please stay out of the river and avoid all recreational activities, including: • Boating • Canoeing and kayaking • Paddleboarding • Swimming • Floating • Fishing from the shoreline • Other water-based activities Please also avoid approaching the river's edge. Fast-moving water, unstable banks, and submerged hazards can create dangerous situations. Pet owners: Please keep pets leashed and away from the river and shoreline. Strong currents and unstable banks can pose serious risks to animals. To help protect visitors, the following Meewasin-administered beach access sites are temporarily closed: Poplar Bluffs Conservation Area Fred Heal Canoe Launch Paradise Beach Cranberry Flats Conservation Area and Chief Whitecap Park remain open; however, visitors are urged to exercise extreme caution near the river and follow all posted safety signage. The City will continue to closely monitor river conditions and flow rates. Updates and additional information will be posted on the City of Saskatoon Service Alerts webpage: saskatoon.ca/service-alerts

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