North Saskatchewan River rising rapidly, threatening Edmonton trails
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The North Saskatchewan River has risen several metres in a matter of days and the city said it may close several trails near the water Tuesday night or Wednesday morning.
The North Saskatchewan River has risen several metres in a matter of days and the City of Edmonton said it may close several trails near the water Tuesday night or Wednesday morning.
On Tuesday night, Global News observed the trails in Capilano Park were flooded.
Much of west-central and northern Alberta has seen significant rainfall over the past week, prompting the province to issue a number of flood watches and high streamflow advisories.
Alberta Environment said a high streamflow advisory remains in effect for the tributaries of the North Saskatchewan River from Nordegg to Edmonton and the mainstem within the city.
The North Saskatchewan River level is currently at 5.2 metres and low-lying trails close at six metres, the city said in a news release sent just after 4 p.m. Tuesday.
The Alberta Environment rivers forecast said water levels are expected to peak in Edmonton sometime between Wednesday afternoon or Thursday morning.
The river could rise another two metres from where it currently is at, the province said Tuesday afternoon.
This may impact boat launches as well as the docks near Dawson Park and the Edmonton riverboat, and may approach low lying footpaths, Alberta Environment said.
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