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Water levels on the South Saskatchewan river remain high this weekend, and that’s prompted the Meewasin Valley Authority to temporarily close several popular sites.
According to a social media post, the Poplar Bluffs Conservation Area, Fred Heal Canoe Launch, and Paradise Beach areas just outside of Saskatoon will be closed to visitors.
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The agency says faster moving currents, and changing river levels are creating a serious safety risk, and officials are asking people to not only avoid accessing those places, but also to stay out of the river.
Cranberry Flats Conservation Area, and Chief Whitecap Park are still open, however visitors are urged to use extreme caution, and to keep a close eye on children and pets.
Sean Thody, deputy Saskatoon fire chief, said the significant increase in water flow, along with the rising river levels means potential dangers in and around around the South Saskatchewan River. The department is working with Meewasin to monitor the river levels.
He said firefighters may not be able to rescue a person or pet, if they fall into the water.
“When we get to flow rates above that 500 (cubic metres per second) is when we can’t send in our divers into the water because the current is too strong and it becomes a safety issue,” explained Thody.
According to the Water Security Agency’s Patrick Boyle, the Gardiner Dam’s spillway will remain open until early next week. It’s been closed since 2020 because of dry conditions.
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