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'''Wascana Creek''' originates in the fields east of [[Regina, Saskatchewan]] near [[Vibank, Saskatchewan]] and travels southeast for approximately 45 kilometers before turning back west at [[Tyvan, Saskatchewan]]. The creek then travels in a northwestwardly direction through Regina. The Creek was dammed by [[Canadian Pacific Railway]] which created [[Wascana Lake]], to supply water for [[steam locomotive]]s and to create a decorative image in Regina. The creek leaves Regina and ends at the [[Qu'Appelle River]] in [[Lumsden, Saskatchewan]]. The Creek and its tributaries drain over 2,200 square |
'''Wascana Creek''' originates in the fields east of [[Regina, Saskatchewan]] near [[Vibank, Saskatchewan]] and travels southeast for approximately 45 kilometers before turning back west at [[Tyvan, Saskatchewan]]. The creek then travels in a northwestwardly direction through Regina. The Creek was dammed by [[Canadian Pacific Railway]] which created [[Wascana Lake]], to supply water for [[steam locomotive]]s and to create a decorative image in Regina. The creek leaves Regina and ends at the [[Qu'Appelle River]] in [[Lumsden, Saskatchewan]]. The Creek and its tributaries drain over 2,200 square kilometres. |
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[[Sherwood Forest Bridge]] is one of the bridges that crosses Wascana Creek. |
[[Sherwood Forest Bridge]] is one of the bridges that crosses Wascana Creek. |
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Revision as of 20:05, 11 January 2015
Wascana Creek originates in the fields east of Regina, Saskatchewan near Vibank, Saskatchewan and travels southeast for approximately 45 kilometers before turning back west at Tyvan, Saskatchewan. The creek then travels in a northwestwardly direction through Regina. The Creek was dammed by Canadian Pacific Railway which created Wascana Lake, to supply water for steam locomotives and to create a decorative image in Regina. The creek leaves Regina and ends at the Qu'Appelle River in Lumsden, Saskatchewan. The Creek and its tributaries drain over 2,200 square kilometres.
Sherwood Forest Bridge is one of the bridges that crosses Wascana Creek.
Fish species
The creek contains no sustainable fish populations. During flooding carp sometimes move into the creek.
See also
External links
- [1] Fish Species of Saskatchewan
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