The North Saskatchewan River. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)

By paNOW Staff

Water flows

Province warns again of higher water levels

Jul 10, 2020 | 5:48 PM

The provincial government is warning residents about high water flows.

In a media release sent out late Friday afternoon, the province said levels on the North Saskatchewan River flowing through Prince Albert Friday will be close to 18,50 cubic meters per second. Levels are expected to drop after Friday before picking up again on July 16. The Water Security Agency (WSA) warned about this earlier this week.

In the north, the WSA said Lac La Ronge may also see higher water levels than originally forecast. Reindeer River, which runs below Reindeer Lake is currently seeing record flows. Sandy Bay is expected to see water levels increase by 0.9 m from current levels.

High flow conditions remain on the Beaver River, peaks have recently passed in the Beauval area and Ile-a-la-Crosse is expected to see peak levels sometime in the middle of July.

Outflows will be increasing from the E.B. Campbell Power Station which is below Tobin Lake. The increased flows could lead to localized flooding in the Delta area and Tobin Lake itself is expected to rise.

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The province said Lake Diefenbaker’s levels are expected to remain high but within the operating range.

People living near any of these areas are advised that high water flows can pose a safety risk and could also damage infrastructure and property. People out on the water are advised to be on the lookout for floating debris and be aware of swift-moving water. The public is also being encouraged to be aware of unstable banks.

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