Fast-Flowing South Sask. River Prompts Saskatoon Rescues, Warnings

South Saskatchewan River safety reminders following increased water flow

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Fast-flowing South Sask. River prompts Saskatoon rescues, warnings

The South Saskatchewan River has once again caused problems in Saskatoon, with fire department crews involved ...

Increased river flow damages buoys, prompting warnings and a rescue

The Saskatoon Fire Department was called to the South Saskatchewan River for a water rescue at around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday.

High flows in South Saskatchewan River dislodge buoys and trigger rescues

City of Saskatoon officials have advised residents and pets to avoid the river and its banks due to fast-moving water, unstable banks, and submerged hazards. The warning aims to ensure safety as conditions present notable risks to public safety.

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

Increased river velocity in Saskatoon damaged safety buoys on the South Saskatchewan River and necessitated two weekend water rescues, according to the city. People and pets are still advised by city officials to stay off the river and avoid its edge. This warning is due to “fast-moving water, unstable banks, and submerged hazards,” the City of Saskatoon said in a news release Sunday. The increased river flows damaged and dislodged the floating …

Fast flowing river damages safety buoys: public beware, buoys not in place

The City is aware the increased river flow has damaged the safety buoys between the University Bridge and the weir. The safety buoys have been dislodged and are no longer in place; however, the City is making efforts to have the buoys safely reinstalled as soon as possible.The public is strongly warned against all recreational activities on the river, including boating, paddling, swimming, floating, fishing from the shoreline and other water-bas…