Medicine Hat reopens river trails, keeps boat launches shut a week longer
The city has started easing precautions imposed on June 30 as flows on the South Saskatchewan River began to subside.
Why it matters
Residents planning to use river trails or launch boats need to know which access points remain restricted amid ongoing high water levels.
The City of Medicine Hat has begun a phased lifting of restrictions put in place on June 30 due to high flow rates on the South Saskatchewan River, reopening trails near the waterway.
Boat launches along the river remain closed and are expected to stay that way for another week as officials continue to monitor conditions before fully lifting the precautions.
The city has not provided a specific timeline beyond the coming week for reopening the launches, saying the phased approach will continue as river levels are assessed.
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