Riverkeeper group worried about road salt's impact on N. Saskatchewan

Spraying major roads with a salt mixture ahead of winter storms may improve commutes and reduce collisions, but it could be bad news for the North Saskatchewan River.
Hans Asfeldt, manager of water literacy with North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper, said the group will be keeping close tabs on the city’s calcium chloride pilot project.
“Anything that goes on the road ultimately does end up in the river, ” he said. “There is a concern around the use of salts or liquid brine in g