A River Runs Through Us Screening AtLakeland College Vermilion Campus

The Outdoor Rec Club based at Lakeland College’s Vermilion Campus will host a free screening of A River Runs Through Us: The Story of the North Saskatchewan River on Wednesday, January 21, inviting students, staff, and community members to explore the vital role the river plays in shaping Alberta’s environment, economy, and communities.

Produced through a collaboration between the North Saskatchewan Watershed Alliance (NSWA), Panoramic Media and EPCOR, the documentary is a seven-part series examining the North Saskatchewan River from its glacial origins to its present-day significance. Filming, interviews, and development took place throughout 2024, bringing together perspectives from scientists, Indigenous knowledge holders, watershed stewards, and local communities.

Written and directed by Ryan Northcott (Panoramic Media), Steph Neufeld (EPCOR), and Kaila Belovich (NSWA), the film explores the interconnected relationship between people and water.

It examines the ecological systems that support the river, the impacts of human activity, and the shared responsibility of protecting a resource that supplies drinking water to more than one million Albertans.

The documentary premiered in Edmonton in July 2025 and is now being shared with post-secondary institutions and communities across the watershed. The Lakeland College screening provides a valuable learning opportunity, particularly for students studying agriculture, environmental sciences, resource management, and related fields where water stewardship plays a critical role. You don’t have to be a student to attend. This film is meant for families and everyone who lives in and around our watershed.

EPCOR and the NSWA emphasize that education is central to long-term stewardship. By Understanding where our water comes from and how it is sustained, individuals are better informed equipped to make informed decisions that support environmental resilience and community well-being.

This screening reinforces Lakeland College’s commitment to applied learning, sustainability, and community engagement, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their connection to the North Saskatchewan River and the role it plays in its future. The film will begin at 7 p.m., with the doors of the Alumni Hall Theatre opening at 6:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public and provides an opportunity to support the Lakeland College Outdoor Rec Club. Donations will be accepted to assist the club in continuing its outdoor programming. In addition, donations of cash and/or non-perishable food items will be accepted to support the College’s student food bank.