Calgary’s water use drops by 2M litres on Sunday
CTV News The City of Calgary has inched closer to its target daily consumption rate, dropping by 2 million litres, according to new data posted online. On Sunday, Calgary residents […]
Many Alberta farmers found relief after staring down drought. But the story doesn’t end there
CBC Province’s south has endured several dry years and the environment is dynamic. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more information on Drought.
Ma-Me-O Beach residents handed $20K bill to pay for failed sewage project
CBC It’s to pay for a failed $5 million wastewater project that has saddled the community on the southeast shore of Pigeon Lake with debt for years. Ma-Me-O Mayor Christine […]
Water users dealing with a dry Milk River following siphon burst
CTV News It’s been just over two months since a siphon burst in Montana led to the Milk River drying up. Since then the Town of Milk River has been […]
Potential reservoir near Red Deer could be first of many new water projects for Alberta, expert says
Calgary Herald Alberta’s decision to explore a new water reservoir west of Red Deer could be a harbinger of future water projects, as temperatures make the region more hospitable for […]
Wet spring helped fend off harsh summer drought for Alberta farmers
CTV News A cold and dry winter set the stage for a challenging summer, but rain in May and June helped alleviate many concerns. However, winter is coming. We don’t […]
City officials plead with Calgarians to use less water amid feeder main repairs
CBC With Tuesday marking the second day of Stage 4 outdoor water restrictions in the city, officials appealed to citizens to reduce their water use by 25 per cent. The […]
Goldfish cull using controversial chemical to resume at west Edmonton storm pond
CTV News Epcor, the Edmonton-based utility responsible for operating and maintaining the city’s water systems, told CTV News Edmonton in a statement on Monday that Alberta Environment and Protected Areas […]
Leaders in Fort Chipewyan, Alta., urge people to avoid Lake Athabasca over contamination concerns
CBC Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Chief Allan Adam and Fort Chipewyan Metis president Kendrick Cardinal have both posted messages on social media recently, asking people in the community to stay […]
Improving water storage in central Alberta
Government of Alberta Alberta’s government will launch a study to examine the feasibility of a new reservoir east of Red Deer to help fight drought and support communities. Click […]