Whitesand River (Saskatchewan) facts for kids
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Spring 2013: Whitesand River overflowing near Highway 9 south of Canora, Saskatchewan
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 Location of the mouth of the Whitesand River
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| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
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| Main source | Newburn Lake south of Invermay 51°46′58″N 103°09′31″W / 51.78278°N 103.15861°W |
| River mouth | Assiniboine River near Kamsack 51°34′04″N 101°55′25″W / 51.56778°N 101.92361°W |
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| River system | Red River drainage basin |
The Whitesand River is a river in Saskatchewan, Canada. It's like a smaller stream that flows into a bigger river. The Whitesand River starts from a place called Stonewall Lake, near Invermay, Saskatchewan. It then travels across east-central Saskatchewan. Finally, it joins the Assiniboine River near the town of Kamsack, Saskatchewan.
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Whitesand River: A Journey Through Saskatchewan
The Whitesand River is an important waterway in Saskatchewan. It collects water from a large area. This water eventually makes its way to the Red River of the North and then to Hudson Bay.
Rivers Joining the Whitesand
A river that flows into another river is called a tributary. The Whitesand River has its own tributaries that add water to it.
- Yorkton Creek is one of these. It was known as the Little Whitesand River until 2010.
Fun Things to Do: Parks and Recreation
The Whitesand River area offers places for people to relax and have fun outdoors.
- Whitesand Regional Park is a great spot. It's part of Saskatchewan's system of regional parks. You can find it near the town of Theodore, Saskatchewan, just off the Yellowhead Highway.
Dams and Bridges Along the River
Dams and bridges are structures built on or over rivers. They help control water or allow people to cross.
- Theodore Reservoir was created in 1964. This happened when the Theodore Dam was built. The dam is about 14.6 meters (48 feet) tall. The reservoir can hold a lot of water, about 14,802,000 cubic meters. It's located at a specific spot on the map, 19-28-6 W2.
- Canora Weir is another structure on the river. It's located close to the town of Canora, Saskatchewan. Weirs are like small dams that help control water flow.
Towns and Villages Near the River
Several communities are located along the Whitesand River or nearby. These towns and villages use the river for various purposes.
- Invermay, Saskatchewan
- Yorkton, Saskatchewan
- Canora, Saskatchewan
- Theodore, Saskatchewan
- Springside, Saskatchewan
