High North Saskatchewan River levels increases risk: Rescuers

High North Saskatchewan River levels increases risk: Rescuers

July 22, 2026 6:22 pm MST.

Edmonton marking National Drowning Prevention Week by reminding boaters that lifejackets are mandatory on the river. As Leo Cruzat reports, the high river levels have rescuers concerned.

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