#northsaskatchewanriver — Public Fediverse posts

Spring runoff causing funky water with strong chlorine smell in Edmonton

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://globalnews.ca/news/11742756/edmoton-epcor-spring-runoff-tap-water/

Partner and I had a nice picnic at Constable Chelsea Robinson Park today, just west of #Edmonton and south of #StonyPlain on the #NorthSaskatchewanRiver.

Much of the river here is very shallow and easy to wade, and surprisingly warm on this sunny day. It's very rocky, though, so a bit hard on bare feet - recommend bringing shoes you don't mind getting wet.

And because I like rocks, I kept scanning the bed for fun-looking ones, and found this big hunk of petrified wood!

#yeg #yegParks

YORK FACTORY EXPRESS JOURNAL, 1847:
"All day on the tracking line and came a good distance. Squally, and a little rain.
"Monday. Raining and wind ahead. Made nevertheless a good day's work.
"Fine weather. Came to the commencement of Cole's Falls #LacolleRapids about noon, and Messrs. O'Brien, Ross, McKenzie and myself then walked on to Campement des Femmes, where we passed the night, the Brigade coming on more slowly.
"Wednesday. Fine weather. The Brigade... #NorthSaskatchewanRiver #SKHistory

And now - taking the foot bridge to Gallagher Park and the Edmonton Folk Music Festival. #Edmonton #yeg #NorthSaskatchewanRiver #EFMF (I see signs that accidental beach is back.) (Edited on Sunday morning.)