WSA issues High Flow Advisory, warns North Saskatchewan River will intensify in coming days

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Using the Diefenbaker Bridge as a reference point, a flow rate of 1,500 m³/s means 1,500,000 liters of water will flow under the bridge every single second, which would fill an Olympic sized swimming pool to around 60 per cent capacity. 

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Due to the increase flow and water levels, they City announced that a portion of Little Red River Park will be temporarily closed on Friday, June 26, because of the potential back-up of water into the core area of the park. The closure extends from the Highway 55 entrance to Cosmo Lodge, including the lodge itself, which means the Knotty Pine Bistro will also be closed. 

“A decision regarding reopening the affected section will be made early next week following a review of the latest river flow data and an on-site assessment,” said Tim Yeaman, Parks and Open Spaces manager for the City. “The safety of our residents and visitors remains our top priority, and we will only reopen the area once conditions are deemed safe for public access.” 

A map of the area that will be closed on Friday. (Image Credit: City of Prince Albert/Facebook)

Residents are advised to stay out of the river for the time being and to keep away from low-lying and riverbank areas until water levels recede. The WSA also warns residents to keep pets away from the river and to keep watercraft and boats off of the river due to the fast-moving water and increased debris that may be caught in the current. 

“These rapidly changing water levels and flow velocities create dangerous and unpredictable conditions and pose a serious public safety risk.”  

The release added that workers at the Water Treatment Plant will be closely monitoring incoming raw water quality and will make adjustments, if needed, to treatment processes to ensure that residents continue to receive high-quality drinking water.  

The WSA will continue to monitor the river and will provide updates as needed. For more information, visit wsask.ca or call 1-866-727-5420.  

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loganc.lehmann@pattisonmedia.com