Canada Day festivities at Saskatoon’s River Landing will change this year, with fireworks set to launch from Rotary Park.
Usually, the fireworks are fired from the Broadway Bridge, but due to construction, organizers have opted to use barges on the river this time.
However, Shad Ali, the director of the Canada Day celebrations, mentioned that the current high sediment and low water levels in the South Saskatchewan River made that plan unfeasible.
“This means we can’t get the barges in place,” he said.
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On Canada Day, Rotary Park will have restricted access, although local residents will receive access passes at their homes.
Activities will still be centered around River Landing from noon, including Market Square and the Gather Local Market.
The fireworks display is scheduled for 10:30 p.m., with other events kicking off at noon.
More information can be found on Saskatoon’s Canada Day website.
The low water levels and high sediment have posed difficulties for multiple groups this year.
The Prairie Lily shifted to docked events for its final season, and the rowing club has also been facing challenges due to the low water levels.
According to the Water Security Agency, releasing enough water to clear the high sandbars hasn’t been feasible.
This issue arises due to a low snowpack in the Alberta Rockies, requiring Lake Diefenbaker’s water levels to be maintained.
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