Film Premiere: A River Runs Through Us

Film Premiere: A River Runs Through Us

The premiere screening of A River Runs Through Us: The Story of the North Saskatchewan River at Edmonton's Metro Cinema.

By North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance

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Saturday, July 19 · 4 - 6:30pm MDT

Location

Metro Cinema

8712 109 Street Northwest Edmonton, AB T6G 1E9 Canada

Agenda

4:00 PM

Doors Open at the Metro

There will be informational booths from NSWA partner organizations, as well as light snacks available.

4:30 PM

Film Premiere: A River Runs Through Us

A River Runs Through Us: The Story of the North Saskatchewan River Premiere Screening at Edmonton's Metro Cinema, Garneau Theatre

6:00 PM

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About this event

A River Runs Through Us: The Story of the North Saskatchewan River Premiere Screening at Edmonton's Metro Cinema, Garneau Theatre

Doors at 4:00 PM, Saturday July 19th

Written & Directed by: Ryan Northcott (Panoramic Media), Steph Neufeld (EPCOR), & Kaila Belovich (NSWA)


From the glacial past to the present day, the North Saskatchewan River has shaped the land and the lives of those who rely on its waters. This documentary traces the river’s geological origins, explores the delicate balance of its ecosystems, and examines the ways in which human activity—industrial, agricultural, and recreational—has influenced its health. Through the voices of scientists, stewardship groups, Indigenous peoples, and local communities, the film uncovers the evolving relationship between people, the North Saskatchewan River, and its watershed. As environmental pressures increase, so too does the urgency to protect this vital resource.

Carving its way through rugged landscapes and historic communities, the North Saskatchewan River is more than just a waterway—it’s a lifeline, shaping industries, ecosystems, and cultural identities across time immemorial.

This documentary is brought to you by EPCOR, the water utility provider in Edmonton, who supplies safe drinking water from the North Saskatchewan River to more than a million people, and the NSWA, the Watershed Planning and Advisory Council for the basin. Together, they share a profound belief: education is the foundation of true stewardship. By watching this film and discovering more about the North Saskatchewan River, you may find your connection to it grows. And when connection takes root, it fuels action. Together, we can embark on the journey to protect this river for generations to come. Let the river’s story inspire you to make a difference.

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North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance

NSWA is one of eleven Watershed Planning and Advisory Councils (WPACs) in Alberta.

NSWA is guided by a Board of Directors elected annually from member organizations within the watershed. It is designated a Watershed Planning and Advisory Council (WPAC) for the North Saskatchewan River under the Government of Alberta's Water for Life Strategy.

The North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance (NSWA) is a multi-stakeholder watershed protection and improvement partnership formed in 1997 and incorporated as a non-profit society in 2000. The NSWA provides a forum to recognize and address issues affecting the North Saskatchewan River (NSR) watershed in Alberta. It also initiates and supports activities that impact the watershed positively.  The NSWA became a Registered Charity in March 2016.

NSWA membership includes individual citizen members and organizational members. Organizational membership categories are: federal, provincial, and municipal governments; industry; utilities; agricultural producer groups; environmental and conservation groups; recreational, cultural and tourism groups; educational and research institutions; First Nations and Métis. 

In 2005, the NSWA was appointed by the Government of Alberta as the Watershed Planning and Advisory Council (WPAC) for the North Saskatchewan River basin in Alberta. As a partner in Water for Life: Alberta’s Strategy for Sustainability (2003), the NSWA was given a mandate by the government to report on the State of the Watershed (completed in 2005) and to prepare an Integrated Watershed Management Plan (IWMP – completed in 2012). The IWMP provides watershed management advice to address issues raised by stakeholders and to achieve the three goals of the Water for Life Strategy: safe, secure drinking water; healthy aquatic ecosystems; and reliable, quality water supplies for a sustainable economy.

Vision

People working together for a healthy and functioning North Saskatchewan River watershed - today and tomorrow.