20 blue-green algae advisories issued for Alberta lakes this summer
CBC Albertans are being reminded to watch out for blue-green algae as they visit lakes this summer, even though the province has yet to experience a prolonged heatwave which people […]
MD of Pincher Creek encourages producers to access provincial water support
Penticton Herald To help local producers facing dry conditions and long-term water challenges, the MD of Pincher Creek is promoting two provincial government programs the Water Program and the Alberta […]
Two municipalities in opposite corners of southern Alberta declare agricultural disaster
Calgary Herald This week, Cypress County in Alberta’s dry southeast announced it had declared a state of disaster. The Municipal District of Pincher Creek declared a municipal agricultural disaster last […]
Grant to support Blackfalds Broadway Reservoir Expansion Project
Water Canada The Town of Blackfalds was successful in receiving the Government of Alberta’s Local Growth and Sustainability Grant, as announced on Tuesday, July 15, by Minister of Municipal Affairs […]
Increasing natural flood and drought protections in Alberta
Water Canada Alberta’s government is investing $7 million to improve water quality and help protect communities from floods and droughts. The new funding includes $3.5 million for 20 new projects […]
N.W.T. negotiating terms with Alta. to be better informed about its waterways for over a year
CBC More than a year since the Northwest Territories asked Alberta to keep it better informed about spills that could impact its water, the province and territory still haven’t agreed […]
Parts of Prairies see one-third of normal rain in June
The Western Producer Drought was a mixed bag for Prairie producers, with not much room for improvement promised by the July forecasts. Precipitation levels were highly variable last month with […]
Why Canada may not be ready for ‘new reality’ of flash flooding and severe storms
CBC Ryan Ness of the Canadian Climate Institute says he’s been following the “terrible tragedy” of deadly flash flooding unfolding in Texas, where more than 100 people have died. But […]
City of Calgary warns against excessive outdoor water use amid climbing temperatures
Calgary Herald City of Calgary warns against excessive outdoor water use amid climbing temperatures. Read more.
Arcadis secures digital asset management contract with the City of Calgary
Smart Water Arcadis, a company specializing in sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy services, has been awarded a multi-year contract by the City of Calgary to support the management of municipal […]