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Upgraded Meewasin Trail reopened in downtown Saskatoon
The popular section of Meewasin Trail that runs behind Bessborough Gardens in downtown Saskatoon has been reopened after safety upgrades. The Meewasin Valley Authority said in a news release last week...
Nov 30, 2025 The newly upgraded Meewasin Trail promenade behind the Bessborough Gardens in Kiwanis Memorial Park. (Meewasin Valley Authority website)
Meewasin Valley Authority urges caution near South Saskatchewan River sandbars
Lower than normal water levels, and more exposed sandbars on the South Saskatchewan River near Saskatoon could pose more hazards for the public. Mike Velonas, Meewasin Valley Authority (MVA) interim C...
May 10, 2025 Sandbars fill the South Saskatchwan River near Saskatoon. The Meewasin Valley Authority says sandbar edges can suddenly give way, and it's urging people to be careful. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Rainy days are welcome this summer at Saskatoon's Meewasin Valley
Summer has officially started, but with cloudy skies and rainy afternoons, it is hard to find a place to relax and enjoy nature. At Meewasin Valley in Saskatoon, employees are happy to share the summe...
Jun 22, 2024 Renny Grilz, Resource Management Officer for Meewasin Valley Authority told 650CKOM that the rain has brought life back to the valley. (Payton Zillich/650CKOM)
Meewasin Valley Authority unveils new Kinsmen Waterfront trail
By Halyna Mihalik People looking for a place to take a stroll in Saskatoon have a new option. The Meewasin Valley Authority has launched a new walking section of the Meewasin trail, the Kinsmen Waterf...
Jun 03, 2023 Dignitaries on hand for the unveiling of a new stretch of the Meewasin Trail. (Halyna Mihalik/650 CKOM)
Splashdown! Saskatoon welcomes back the pelicans
The pelicans have returned to Saskatoon. However, the birds aren't getting the warmest welcome this year, with a snowstorm bearing down on the province this week. The Meewasin Valley Authority said th...
Apr 18, 2023 The first pelican landed on the South Saskatchewan River between the Canadian Pacific Railway Bridge and the Saskatoon Weir on the night of April 9, 2025 around 10:05 pm. Folks in Saskatoon use the first pelican to land in the city as sign that summer is on the way. (650 CKOM)
Meewasin Trail open to public after enhancements finished
There have been improvements made to the popular Meewasin Trail at the Kinsmen Riverfront and Trail site near the Nutrien Wonderhub. The trail is now open to the public and is perfect for individuals ...
Nov 25, 2022 The Meewasin Trail in Saskatoon. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Meewasin Valley Authority to take over Leisureland "paradise" at the end of 2022
On the outskirts of Saskatoon near the Queen Elizabeth Power Station, there's a secluded piece of land on the South Saskatchewan River. A long gravel road will take you to what once was a thriving com...
Sep 22, 2022 Entrance to Leisureland, 2022 (Lara Fominoff 650 CKOM)
Meewasin CEO 'ecstatic' after major donation
The head of the Meewasin Valley Authority says she's ecstatic after receiving a $100,000 donation from Rawlco Radio on behalf of long-time 650 CKOM morning show host Brent Loucks. CEO Andrea Lafond sa...
Jun 23, 2022 Brent Loucks with Meewasin Valley Authority CEO Andrea Lafond at the interpretive panel with information about the revitalization program. (650 CKOM)
UPDATE: Pelicans finally arrive in Saskatoon
Like snowbirds, pelicans return to Saskatoon every spring. However, the birds were late landing between the CPR Bridge and the weir this year. The first bird to touch down did so Thursday at 11:48 a.m...
Apr 21, 2022
Closed to avoid large gatherings - City of Saskatoon and MVA eye re-opening Cranberry Flats
Before it was closed April 20, RCMP had been called out to popular recreational spot Cranberry Flats many times. The calls, said City of Saskatoon's GM of Community Services Lynne LaCroix - were compl...
Apr 29, 2020 Cranberry Flats
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