River flow decreases; recreational activities can resume

As of today, the Water Security Agency advises flows on the South Saskatchewan River have decreased to levels of roughly 340 m³/s and they will continue to lower for the next few days. Recreational activities may resume, however such flow rates are still considered above the average flow rate and caution is always advised on the river. 

On Friday, July 17, the City will reopen the public boat launch located in Kiwanis Park, north of the Broadway Bridge.

Additionally, the safety buoys, which were swept away by the strong current, will be reinstalled July 17 providing a visual safety reminder of the adjacent downstream weir.

Residents are reminded that Bylaw 4433 prohibits swimming in the South Saskatchewan River within city limits. The strong river current, a shifting riverbed and steep, slippery banks makes playing and swimming in the river extremely dangerous, even with normal water flows.