More shrubs are set to be installed on the banks of the Little Red River Park (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

By Michael Joel-Hansen

Little Red River Park

Funding for Little Red riparian areas

Jun 3, 2019 | 5:13 PM

Residents will notice some new activity taking place at Little Red River Park this summer.

The City of Prince Albert is gearing up to plant shrubs along the river bank in the park. Tim Yeaman, parks manager with the city, said putting more plants along the river bank will help deal with erosion problems.

“Actually having those expanding roots within the ground, actually is what helps stabilize the ground and helps to create less erosion through those areas,” he said.

Yeaman said the riverbanks in the park were damaged a number of years ago due to flooding. At the current time the banks have been somewhat restored so now work can be done to solidify them. This will be the second year of work along the banks as last summer over 1,000 plants were installed.

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The plants set to go in the ground are native to the area and include ones like Willow. Yeaman said Little Red River Park is an important part of the community which makes preserving it crucial.

“I look at this as a living legacy, something that we’re leaving behind for future generations to enjoy,” he said.

When the work starts the city will be putting out a call for volunteers to help with the effort. Yeaman said taking part will be good for people who are looking to get involved in the community.

“If people want to come out provide a helping hand it’s a great way to create some cohesion in the community, get to know your neighbour and make a difference,” he said.

In order to cover the costs of the work the city has been given a contribution from TD Canada Trust Friends of the Environment Foundation totaling $6,000. The Friends of the Environment is a national initiative which sees money handed out by local branches across Canada. This is the second contribution TD has made to help restore the riverbanks at the park as last year they donated $5,000 for the effort.

Amber Pilon, branch manager with TD Canada Trust in P.A., said the project at Little Red River Park fits well with what the foundation aims accomplish in helping to preserve public green space.

“I think Little Red River Park serves around 100,000 people per year so it is a really big area for central, northern Saskatchewan,” she said.

The money for the initiative is collected by TD from contributions from members and others who have contributed. According to Pilon, since 2005 TD Friends of the Environment have awarded seven different grants worth over $20,000.

Amber Pilon, right, presents Tim Yeaman with a cheque for the work (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

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