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Meewasin CEO supports change in approach to river swimming
The head of the authority that oversees Saskatoon's riverfront is backing a call for change in how the city regulates use of the river. Doug Porteous, interim CEO of the Meewasin Valley Authority (MVA...
Aug 02, 2017 The South Saskatchewan River flows past downtown Saskatoon. (Tourism Saskatoon)
MVA stresses 'river wise' behaviour ahead of hot weekend
The Meewasin Valley Authority (MVA) is reminding everyone to be "river wise" heading into a hot and sunny weekend in Saskatoon. In a news release Friday, the organization said high temperatures and lo...
Jul 28, 2017
MVA reverses decision to shutter boat launches
The Meewasin Valley Authority is reversing course on a decision to close three boat launches along the South Saskatchewan River. Fred Heal, Poplar Bluffs and Paradise Beach parking lots will remain op...
May 19, 2017
Doug Porteous named Meewasin Valley Authority interim CEO
The Meewasin Valley Authority has announced a new interim CEO. Doug Porteous was named to the position Thursday, after working as the MVA community development manager since 1999. Prior to that, Porte...
May 18, 2017
MVA 'parts ways' with CEO Lloyd Isaak
The Meewasin Valley Authority is looking for a new CEO. The organization announced Friday afternoon it decided to "part ways" with Lloyd Isaak, who led the MVA for four years. New Board Chair Colin Te...
May 12, 2017
Community steps up to keep riverbank clean-up afloat
Saskatoon is answering the call as the Meewasin Valley Authority faces challenging times. Already reeling from having its funding chopped in the March provincial budget, the urban park als...
Apr 25, 2017
Corman Park reeve worries about river access closures
The reeve of the Rural Municipality of Corman Park is concerned about plans to close several popular spots along the South Saskatchewan River. The Meewasin Valley Authority (MVA)...
Apr 17, 2017
South Sask. river access impacted by MVA cuts
The recent cutbacks by the Meewasin Valley Authority will have an impact on how people access the South Saskatchewan River this summer. The river authority is closing the Paradise Beach, Poplar...
Apr 13, 2017
Pelican watch program among cuts at Meewasin Valley
The recent provincial budget is putting pressure on the Meewasin Valley Authority. The province cut $409,000 from the MVA, which amounts to a 17 per cent reduction in statutory funding. Meewasin CEO L...
Apr 11, 2017
MLA Olauson email reveals 'research' request on constituent
The Sask. Party ordered Saskatoon University MLA Eric Olauson to apologize Tuesday after he asked his staff to dig into a constituent's background. Heather Landine emailed Olauson, a former city counc...
Apr 11, 2017
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