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Weir (Saskatoon)

Canada / Saskatchewan / Saskatoon
The weir was conceived as a make-work project for men on relief during the 1930s. It was eventually built under the auspices of the federal Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration (PFRA), and was finished on March 15, 1940. It was intended to help control water levels through Saskatoon (which fluctuated greatly in the days before the Gardiner Dam was built), act as a reservoir in times of drought, ensure that water levels remained high enough to cover the water intakes for the power plant upstream, and create a landing area for pontoon-equipped aircraft. No floatplanes have ever been known to use this stretch of river, however.

In later years the surrounding area was developed for people to view the weir and the numerous birds that reside around it, including American pelicans.
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Coordinates:   52°8'27"N   106°38'30"W

Comments

  • AnthonyB (guest)
    currently a white water park/hydro-electric station is under going a feasibility study for this area.
  • Marcelo (guest)
    Calgary has replaced their "drowning machine" with an awe inspiring whitewater park that is destined to draw national and international slalom and playboating competitions. These attractions will generate a lot of additional tourism and revenue for the city. Good job Calgary. So if Albertans have their act together, let us as proud Saskatchewans do the same with our weir in Saskatoon. Afterall, our weir is one of the main causes of all the fear mongering towards our beautiful South Saskatchewan river.
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