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Blackmud Creek is a small waterway, also known as a creek, located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It flows into another creek called Whitemud Creek.

This creek begins at Saunders Lake, which is east of a town called Nisku. From there, Blackmud Creek travels northwest. It eventually enters the city of Edmonton. The creek then joins Whitemud Creek in a neighborhood known as Twin Brooks.

The name "Blackmud Creek" is very fitting! It comes from the original Cree language name, which is kas-ki-te-oo asiski. This Cree name accurately describes the creek, meaning "black mud."

Where Blackmud Creek Flows

Blackmud Creek passes by several communities in Edmonton. These neighborhoods are built along the creek's path, from north to south.

  • Blue Quill Estates
  • Skyrattler
  • Keheewin
  • Bearspaw
  • Twin Brooks
  • Blackburne
  • Richford
  • Blackmud Creek (This is also a neighborhood named after the creek!)
  • Callaghan
  • Allard
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