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Below-normal runoff in central, southern Sask. could affect lake levels
Water levels on recreational lakes in some areas of Saskatchewan could be low this summer if there isn't more snow in the coming weeks. The Water Security Agency (WSA) issued its updated spring runoff...
Mar 04, 2021 (Janet Hill/Twitter)
WSA forecasts below-normal spring runoff in southern Sask.
Southern Saskatchewan could see a large dropoff in the spring runoff compared to other years. In its preliminary spring runoff outlook for 2021, the Water Security Agency (WSA) said most areas in sout...
Feb 05, 2021 (980 CJME file photo)
Water Security Agency warns of thin ice after recent stretch of warm weather
Even if the temperature dips below 0 C overnight, it could still be dangerous on a frozen lake or river across the province. That's the message coming from the provincial Water Security Agency. Spokes...
Jan 11, 2021 Lumsden's TRK Towing pulled four vehicles out of the ice on Last Mountain Lake during one stretch in 2018. (File photo from Tyler Temple TRK Towing/Facebook)
Ice-related incidents trigger thin ice warning
Ice fishers, snowmobilers, and others are once again being asked to be careful around ice. The Water Security Agency (WSA) is issuing a call for people to take care around frozen bodies of water. It s...
Jan 08, 2021 (Mike6271/Wikimedia Commons)
Staying safe on frozen bodies of water: Water Security Agency
As we continue through the winter months in Saskatchewan, many are looking for things to keep busy. If your winter activities include heading out to the lake or any other frozen body of water, it̵...
Dec 28, 2020
Keeping ice safety top of mind this winter
Whether you’re snowmobiling, ice fishing or cross-country skiing this winter, the Water Security Agency wants you to keep ice safety top of mind. “This year is very important because I kno...
Dec 02, 2020
WSA pumps $2M more into flood damage reduction program
Saskatchewan communities that are facing flooding issues this year are getting a significant bump in funding from the Water Security Agency (WSA). On Wednesday, the agency announced the 2020-21 budget...
Aug 05, 2020
La Ronge area facing risk of potential dam failure
Saskatchewan’s Water Security Agency (WSA) is warning those in the La Ronge area of a potential dam failure. The WSA has changed the emergency classification of the La Ronge Dam from a ‘ha...
Aug 03, 2020
Blue-green algae warning issued by Sask. government
As the summer heat builds, dangerous blooms of blue-green algae could be popping up in Saskatchewan lakes, prompting a warning from the Water Security Agency and Ministry of Health. The provincial gov...
Jul 30, 2020
Cumberland House prepares for possible flooding
The community of Cumberland House is keeping a close eye on water levels. Increased flows on the Saskatchewan River coupled with heavy rainfall this summer are causing near-record water levels in the ...
Jul 16, 2020
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