North Saskatchewan River stories: Edmonton AM goes to the water
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On Thursday, Edmonton AM put together a special show all about the North Saskatchewan River.
The future of the Rossdale power plant
What will become of the Rossdale power plant? It's a big question, but while it's being decided, Lynn Parish with the Rossdale Community League has a plan in the works to make the building more visible — at least at night.
River history
How much did the North Saskatchewan River shape Edmonton as a city? We take a dip into the past with historian Ken Tingley.
Water quality
Steph Neufeld, a watershed specialist with EPCOR, regularly swims in the North Saskatchewan River — just not right after it rains. Here, she tells us about the city's changing river water quality, and shares some of her favourite swimming spots.
River valley changes
The River Valley Alliance has wants to create one of the largest river valley parks in the world, and has ear-marked $90 million for a capital plan to improve public access. Executive director Larry Wall tells us how the group's ambitious plans are taking shape.
River valley rangers
Kara Abel is an Edmonton park ranger (what was once called a River Valley Ranger) charged with patrolling the river valley. Here, she walks us through a day on the job.
Edmonton Queen
The Edmonton Queen is celebrating 20 years on the river this year. The ship's general manager Lorie Jarvis gives us her take on working on the river.
River valley crossing
Former city councillor Michael Phair is now the executive director of the North Saskatchewan River Valley Conservation Society and is also part of the Rossdale Regeneration group. He gives us an update on a couple of preservation projects along the North Saskatchewan.
Swimming in the North Saskatchewan
Edmonton AM director Tim Adams dips his toes into the subject of swimming in the North Saskatchewan River. Hint: it's not as cringe-worthy as you might think.
First Nations on the water
First Nations activist and advocate Louis Cardinal talks about the purposes the North Saskatchewan River has served for the Cree and Blackfoot peoples, who have lived and travelled along its shores for thousands of years.
Fishing in the North Saskatchewan
Robert Clarke has been pulling massive sturgeon, walleye and goldeye from the North Saskatchewan River since 1987. Here, he shares some tips and tricks for the new angler, and tells Mark Connolly about some of the other wildlife that can be found in the Edmonton river valley.
Paddling the city
Warren Currie owns Easy Rider, which sells snowboards, skateboards and stand-up paddle boards. We catch up with him fresh off a paddle under the Groat Road Bridge near Emily Murphy Park.
There's a beach?
Reporter Mark Harvey visits one of the best kept secrets along the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton: a legitimate sandy beach.