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Water Security Agency

Advisories


10 Jul 2024
Be Aware of Blue-Green Algae  

As temperatures increase this summer and the recreational season begins, the Water Security Agency (WSA) is reminding the public to be cautious around blue-green algae in lakes and reservoirs. Blue-green […]

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28 Jun 2024
Rainfall Event to Continue into the Weekend with Increased Flows in West Central Saskatchewan

The Water Security Agency (WSA) is advising the public of increased flows on smaller rivers and creeks. This is a result of the significant weather system last night which will […]

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27 Jun 2024
Rainfall Event to Increase Flows in West Central Saskatchewan

The Water Security Agency (WSA) is advising the public of a significant weather system likely to bring heavy rain and increased flow to Saskatchewan. Heavier rain is forecasted for areas […]

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19 Jun 2024
Large Rain Event Causing Low Level Flooding Near Anglin Lake

The Water Security Agency (WSA) is advising the public of potential out of bank flows and flooding of low-lying agricultural land downstream of Anglin Lake along the Spruce/Little Red River. […]

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4 Jun 2024
Public Notice Issued for Blue-Green Algae on Perch Lake

UPDATE August 21, 2024 – The latest water quality samples collected by WSA at Perch Lake on July 10th and August 12th 2024 found that the levels of microcystin have fallen […]

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11 Apr 2024
WSA Issues High Flow Advisory for Yorkton Area 

Today, the Water Security Agency (WSA) is issuing a high flows advisory for an area stretching from Kelvington to Norquay and south to Langenburg, including the area around Yorkton.   This […]

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1 Mar 2024
Unscheduled Release from West Val Marie Reservoir

Unexpected inflows to the West Val Marie reservoir (Huff Lake) beginning Friday March 1, 2024 mean that the Water Security Agency (WSA) will be making unscheduled releases from the dam, […]

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11 May 2023
Heavy Rainfall Advisory for Southeast Saskatchewan

A Colorado Low is expected to move into the southeastern corner of the province overnight tonight. This system is expected to remain relatively stationary into Saturday, resulting in appreciable precipitation […]

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3 May 2023
Spring Runoff Update – May 3, 2023

Runoff from the melt of the April 19/20 snowfall event is having more of an impact on the Qu’Appelle River System than previously expected. Runoff from the system’s two largest […]

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26 Apr 2023
Southeast Update – April 26

The Water Security Agency (WSA) is providing an update for southeast parts of the province along the Upper Souris and Long Creek basins. Higher than expected daytime temperatures that have […]

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