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Meewasin Valley Authority temporarily closes beach sites near Saskatoon
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, t...
Jun 13, 2026 Poplar Bluffs Conservation Area, Fred Heal Canoe Launch, and Paradise Beach areas just outside of Saskatoon will be closed to visitors because changing river levels are creating a serious safety risk. (savchina / Depositphotos.com)
Increased flows prompt calls for caution near South Sask. River in coming days
The Saskatchewan River will be on the rise after the opening of the Gardiner Dam spillway on Sunday, and people in Saskatoon are being urged to use lots of caution around the fast-moving waterway. The...
Jun 06, 2026 The South Saskatchewan River near the weir on June 5, 2026. (Libby Gray/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon leads province in economic impact from tourism
Saskatoon is celebrating a notable increase to its "visitor economy" during National Tourism Week. According to Discover Saskatoon, the city is leading the province in tourism growth thanks to its vis...
Apr 21, 2026 The City of Saskatoon's University Bridge on a snowy spring day on March 25, 2026. (Libby Gray/650 CKOM)
First of Saskatoon's beloved pelicans spotted on South Saskatchewan River
Saskatoon's beloved pelicans are returning, and bringing with them a sign that warmer weather is on the way. Meewasin Valley Authority announced the sighting of the first American White Pelican on its...
Apr 12, 2026 The first American White Pelican of 2026 officially touched down in Saskatoon on the South Saskatchewan River in an area between the CPR Bridge and the Saskatoon Weir on April 10 at 5:30pm. (Meewasin Valley Authority/Facebook)
Meewasin Valley and Parks Canada one step closer to establishing national urban park in Saskatoon
It's not a done deal yet, but Saskatoon is closer to establishing one of the only urban national parks of its kind in Canada. Currently, there is only other national urban park, located in the Greater...
Mar 12, 2026 Concern over boundaries for a potential new Saskatoon urban national park was expressed by two local environmental groups. Councilors passed amended recommendations. (Swale Watchers/Facebook)
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 Saskatchewan 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)
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