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{{Short description|River in Saskatchewan, Canada}}
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| image_caption = Wascana Creek in Les Sherman Park, West End, downstream from the Albert Memorial Bridge and Wascana Lake
| image_caption = Wascana Creek in Les Sherman Park, West End, downstream from the Albert Memorial Bridge and Wascana Lake
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| bridges = {{enum|[[Albert Memorial Bridge (Regina, Saskatchewan)|Albert Memorial Bridge]]|[[Sherwood Forest Bridge]]}}
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'''Wascana Creek''' is a river{{Cite web|url=http://www4.rncan.gc.ca/search-place-names/unique/HAULP|title=Place names - Wascana Creek|first=Natural Resources Canada|last=Government of Canada|website=www4.rncan.gc.ca}} in the [[Provinces and territories of Canada|Canadian province]] of [[Saskatchewan]]. Originating in the fields east of [[Regina, Saskatchewan|Regina]] near [[Vibank, Saskatchewan|Vibank]], it travels south-east for approximately {{convert|45|km|mi}} before turning back west at [[Tyvan, Saskatchewan|Tyvan]]. The creek then travels in a north-westwardly direction through Regina, where it was dammed by the [[Canadian Pacific Railway]] to create [[Wascana Centre|Wascana Lake]], both to supply water for [[steam locomotive]]s and to create a decorative image in Regina.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://wascana.ca/pub/pdfs/2016-04-07%20WCA_Screen.pdf |title=Wascana Centre 2016 Master Plan |publisher=[[Wascana Centre]] |page=14 |format=PDF |access-date=14 August 2018}}</ref> Below the lake, the creek leaves Regina and ends at the [[Qu'Appelle River]] in [[Lumsden, Saskatchewan|Lumsden]]. The creek and its tributaries drain over 2,200 square kilometres.


'''Wascana Creek''' is a river<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www4.rncan.gc.ca/search-place-names/unique/HAULP|title=Place names - Wascana Creek|first=Natural Resources Canada|last=Government of Canada|website=www4.rncan.gc.ca}}</ref> in the [[Provinces and territories of Canada|Canadian province]] of [[Saskatchewan]]. It is a tributary of the [[Qu'Appelle River]].
[[Sherwood Forest Bridge]] is one of the bridges that crosses Wascana Creek.


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Originating in the fields east of [[Regina, Saskatchewan|Regina]] near [[Vibank, Saskatchewan|Vibank]], Wascana Creek travels south-east for approximately {{convert|45|km|mi}} before turning back west at [[Tyvan, Saskatchewan|Tyvan]]. The creek then travels in a north-westwardly direction following [[Saskatchewan Highway 33|Highway 33]] through Regina, where it was dammed by the [[Canadian Pacific Railway]] to create [[Wascana Centre|Wascana Lake]]. The lake was created to supply water for [[steam locomotive]]s and to create a decorative image in Regina.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://wascana.ca/pub/pdfs/2016-04-07%20WCA_Screen.pdf |title=Wascana Centre 2016 Master Plan |publisher=[[Wascana Centre]] |page=14 |access-date=14 August 2018}}</ref> Below the lake, the creek leaves Regina and ends at the Qu'Appelle River about 1 mile west of [[Lumsden, Saskatchewan|Lumsden]].
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A 2011 study by [[Environment Canada]] found the creek to have high levels of [[Water pollution|pollution]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/regina-s-wascana-creek-has-damaging-pollutants-1.1054468 |title=Regina's Wascana Creek has damaging pollutants |publisher=[[CBC News]] |date=29 August 2011 |access-date=14 August 2018}}</ref>


[[Sherwood Forest Bridge]] and [[Albert Memorial Bridge (Regina, Saskatchewan)|Albert Memorial Bridge]] are two of the bridges that cross Wascana Creek. Near the mouth of the river in the Wascana Valley, is a [[List of protected areas of Saskatchewan#Provincial Recreation Sites|provincial recreation site]] called [[Wascana Trails]] that were developed for use in the [[2005 Canada Summer Games]].
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==Fish species==
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[[Brook stickleback]] and [[fathead minnow]] can be found in the Wascana Lake portion of the creek.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://wascana.ca/pub/documents/tours/Habitat_Conservation_Area-Self-guided_Tour.pdf |title=Habitat Conservation Area: A Self-guided Tour |publisher=[[Wascana Centre]] |format=PDF |page=3 |access-date=14 August 2018}}</ref>


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A 2011 study by [[Environment and Climate Change Canada|Environment Canada]] found the creek to have high levels of [[Water pollution|pollution]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/regina-s-wascana-creek-has-damaging-pollutants-1.1054468 |title=Regina's Wascana Creek has damaging pollutants |publisher=[[CBC News]] |date=29 August 2011 |access-date=14 August 2018}}</ref>
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== See also ==
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* [[List of rivers of Saskatchewan]]


== Wascana Creek Sub-basin ==
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Wascana Creek Sub-basin is the name given to Wascana Creek's [[drainage basin]]. Along with the [[Moose Jaw River|Moose Jaw River Watershed]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mjriver.ca/about-us/our-story|title = Our Watershed}}</ref> it is one of four sub-basins that make up the Wascana & Upper Qu’Appelle Watersheds; the other three being the [[Last Mountain Lake#Geographical features|Last Mountain Lake Sub-basin]], [[Qu'Appelle River#Upper and lower watersheds|Upper Qu’Appelle Sub-basin]], and [[Lanigan Creek#Lanigan-Manitou Sub-basin|Lanigan-Manitou Sub-basin]]. The four sub-basins plus Moose Jaw River drain a total of 23,443&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> of land.<ref name="wuqwatr">{{cite web|url=https://wuqwatr.ca/about-us/our-watershed/|title=Our Watershed|website=WUQWATR|access-date=17 September 2021}}</ref> The [[Craven Dam]] is located downstream from Wascana Creek's mouth on the Qu'Appelle River at the village of [[Craven, Saskatchewan|Craven]].
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Wascana Creek and its tributaries drain over 2,200&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> of land. Several small tributaries feed the river, three of which are named:
*Manybone Creek<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www4.rncan.gc.ca/search-place-names/unique/HAVLL|title=Place names - Manybone Creek|first=Natural Resources Canada|last=Government of Canada|website=www4.rncan.gc.ca}}</ref>
*Kronau Creek<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www4.rncan.gc.ca/search-place-names/unique/HAFFT|title=Place names - Kronau Creek|first=Natural Resources Canada|last=Government of Canada|website=www4.rncan.gc.ca}}</ref>
*Cottonwood Creek<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www4.rncan.gc.ca/search-place-names/unique/HADUH|title=Place names - Cottonwood Creek|first=Natural Resources Canada|last=Government of Canada|website=www4.rncan.gc.ca}}</ref>


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== Fish species ==
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[[Brook stickleback]] and [[fathead minnow]] can be found in the Wascana Lake portion of the creek.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://wascana.ca/pub/documents/tours/Habitat_Conservation_Area-Self-guided_Tour.pdf |title=Habitat Conservation Area: A Self-guided Tour |publisher=[[Wascana Centre]] |page=3 |access-date=14 August 2018}}</ref>


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== See also ==
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* [[List of rivers of Saskatchewan]]
* [[Hudson Bay drainage basin]]


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Latest revision as of 12:50, 11 September 2023

Wascana Creek
Wascana Creek in Les Sherman Park, West End, downstream from the Albert Memorial Bridge and Wascana Lake
The Red River drainage basin, with the Qu'Appelle River highlighted
Wascana Creek is located in Saskatchewan
Wascana Creek
Wascana Creek is located in Canada
Wascana Creek
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • coordinates50°39′00″N 104°55′02″W / 50.65000°N 104.91722°W / 50.65000; -104.91722[1]
Basin features
BridgesAlbert Memorial Bridge and Sherwood Forest Bridge

Wascana Creek is a river[2] in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It is a tributary of the Qu'Appelle River.

Originating in the fields east of Regina near Vibank, Wascana Creek travels south-east for approximately 45 kilometres (28 mi) before turning back west at Tyvan. The creek then travels in a north-westwardly direction following Highway 33 through Regina, where it was dammed by the Canadian Pacific Railway to create Wascana Lake. The lake was created to supply water for steam locomotives and to create a decorative image in Regina.[3] Below the lake, the creek leaves Regina and ends at the Qu'Appelle River about 1 mile west of Lumsden.

Sherwood Forest Bridge and Albert Memorial Bridge are two of the bridges that cross Wascana Creek. Near the mouth of the river in the Wascana Valley, is a provincial recreation site called Wascana Trails that were developed for use in the 2005 Canada Summer Games.

A 2011 study by Environment Canada found the creek to have high levels of pollution.[4]

Wascana Creek Sub-basin

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Wascana Creek Sub-basin is the name given to Wascana Creek's drainage basin. Along with the Moose Jaw River Watershed,[5] it is one of four sub-basins that make up the Wascana & Upper Qu’Appelle Watersheds; the other three being the Last Mountain Lake Sub-basin, Upper Qu’Appelle Sub-basin, and Lanigan-Manitou Sub-basin. The four sub-basins plus Moose Jaw River drain a total of 23,443 km2 of land.[6] The Craven Dam is located downstream from Wascana Creek's mouth on the Qu'Appelle River at the village of Craven.

Wascana Creek and its tributaries drain over 2,200 km2 of land. Several small tributaries feed the river, three of which are named:

  • Manybone Creek[7]
  • Kronau Creek[8]
  • Cottonwood Creek[9]

Fish species

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Brook stickleback and fathead minnow can be found in the Wascana Lake portion of the creek.[10]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Wascana Creek". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada. Retrieved 7 August 2021.
  2. ^ Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada. "Place names - Wascana Creek". www4.rncan.gc.ca.
  3. ^ "Wascana Centre 2016 Master Plan" (PDF). Wascana Centre. p. 14. Retrieved 14 August 2018.
  4. ^ "Regina's Wascana Creek has damaging pollutants". CBC News. 29 August 2011. Retrieved 14 August 2018.
  5. ^ "Our Watershed".
  6. ^ "Our Watershed". WUQWATR. Retrieved 17 September 2021.
  7. ^ Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada. "Place names - Manybone Creek". www4.rncan.gc.ca.
  8. ^ Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada. "Place names - Kronau Creek". www4.rncan.gc.ca.
  9. ^ Government of Canada, Natural Resources Canada. "Place names - Cottonwood Creek". www4.rncan.gc.ca.
  10. ^ "Habitat Conservation Area: A Self-guided Tour" (PDF). Wascana Centre. p. 3. Retrieved 14 August 2018.
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