Southern Alberta irrigators get water allocation boost
The Western Producer The St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID) spans more than a half-million acres in southern Alberta between Lethbridge and Medicine Hat. After several years of crippling drought, […]
Water experts on edge as another dry summer heats up in southern Alberta
CBC Prominent hydrologists are sounding the alarm as another dry summer in southern Alberta – with the possibility of water restrictions – is coming into focus. Water levels are low. […]
Exploring new opportunities to strengthen water security
Water Canada The Town of Thorsby and the County of Wetaskiwin, Alberta announced the exploration of a new collaborative effort aimed at enhancing water services and ensuring robust water security […]
Councillor wants to improve notification, customer service during water main breaks
Calgary HeraldSonya Sharp said her motion was inspired by the fallout of the Bearspaw south feeder main rupture last June, which placed the community of Bowness under a days-long boil-water […]
Alberta finalizing flood maps at lightning speed
Water Canada Flood maps help keep people safe and play a critical role in informing local emergency response plans and guiding future Indigenous community and municipal development decisions. In the […]
Did Calgary’s sewage spill harm fish and affect Bow River health? Probably not, but time will tell
Calgary Herald While the incident was far from ideal, a recent sewage spill into the Bow River shouldn’t have any long-lasting health impacts on aquatic wildlife or the river itself, […]
Ending unnecessary holdbacks to make more water available
Water Canada Alberta’s government has released three new policy directions so that water is only held back when absolutely needed. These new rules will make water transfers easier, free up […]
Farmers in St. Mary River Irrigation District allocated 50% more water for 2025
Lethbridge News Now The St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID) set its water allocation for 2025 at 12 inches, an increase of 50 per cent from last year. SMRID board […]
Alberta allocates CAD 19 million to protect homes and businesses from floods and drought
Smart Water Magazine Alberta’s government is investing more than CAD 19 million in 10 different projects through the Drought and Flood Protection Program. Funding for all projects approved in this […]
City of Calgary confirms ‘unintentional’ wastewater leak into Bow River
Global News An investigation is underway after city officials confirmed an “unintentional” wastewater leak into the Bow River in southeast Calgary. Test results – which came back Friday – showed […]