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Edmonton River Trails Closed Due to Floods | Edmonton News
Edmonton’s river valley trails are temporarily closed as heavy rain swells the North Saskatchewan River to record levels, forcing safety shutdowns on popular paths like the Highlands-Dawson and River Loop trails. Water levels hit nearly 6.5 meters — above the 5.5-meter threshold that triggers closures — before dropping slightly. Crews are now in maintenance mode, inspecting damage, including a collapsed section of the Capilano-Gold Bar Trail that will remain shut longer. Residents are urged to stay away from low-lying river areas, heed closure signs, and keep pets and boats clear of…
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