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Assineau River
Assineau River AB 1.JPG
The Assineau River after heavy rainfall
Country Canada
Province Alberta
Physical characteristics
Main source Sawridge Hill, Grizzly Ridge Wildland Provincial Park
819 m (2,687 ft)
55°13′24″N 115°13′13″W / 55.22333°N 115.22028°W / 55.22333; -115.22028
River mouth Lesser Slave Lake
577 m (1,893 ft)
55°23′27″N 115°11′54″W / 55.39083°N 115.19833°W / 55.39083; -115.19833 (Sturgeon River mouth)

The Assineau River is a short river located in central Alberta, Canada. It flows into Lesser Slave Lake. This lake then flows out through the Lesser Slave River. The Lesser Slave River is a major tributary (a smaller river that flows into a larger one) of the Athabasca River. The name "Assineau" has been used since 1904. It is thought to be a version of a Cree word meaning "nobody."

Where the River Flows

The Assineau River starts in Grizzly Ridge Wildland Provincial Park. From there, it flows mainly north. Its journey ends when it reaches Lesser Slave Lake.

Along its path, the river goes under Alberta Highway 2. It also flows past the small community called Assineau, Alberta.

Assineau River AB 2
The Assineau River near Lesser Slave Lake

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Río Assineau para niños

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