Leaky pipes: How much water is Calgary losing from its distribution network? Billions of litres a year
Calgary Herald Leaky pipe connections caused Calgary to lose nearly one-quarter of its treated water in 2022, or more than 30 billion litres. Click here to read the story. […]
Plan for drought while rainfall plentiful
The Western Producer The best way to weather a drought is to be ready when it comes. Preparation is needed before the rains stop, says Joe Harrington, irrigation specialist with […]
Blue-green algae detected in southern Alberta lake: AHS
CTV News Alberta Health Services (AHS) is warning that cyanobacteria, known as blue-green algae, has been identified in Clear Lake, in the MD of Willow Creek. Click here to read […]
Drought recovery ‘remarkable’
The Western Producer Last October, most of Western Canada was in some form of drought, and a large region of western Saskatchewan and southern Alberta was in an extreme or […]
Important Notice to Irrigators: June Water Supply Update
St. Mary River Irrigation District On June 28, 2024 the Irrigation Water Supply Forecast from Alberta Agriculture & Irrigation indicates minor gains from May. The St. Mary River Irrigation District […]
Calgarian organizes ‘awesome’ gift package for San Diego water officials
Global News There’s a new effort to bring a bit of well-deserved recognition to some people who have made a big difference after the major water main break in Calgary. […]
Alberta’s water conservation and management system needs major fixing, auditor finds
CBC The auditor’s team reviewed the system under the Ministry of Environment and Protected Areas from Jan. 2019 to Nov. 2022. They found three main areas the province is lacking: […]
New concerns over major water mains mean no easing of outdoor restrictions, city says
Calgary Herald New failures of reinforcing wires found inside pipe along water network, the same type of wire that snapped during the initial water feeder main rupture in Montgomery on […]
Prep work underway for St. Mary Canal Siphon repair
CTV News On June 17, the St. Mary Canal Siphon north of Babb, Mont., suffered a catastrophic failure. The more-than-100-year siphon failed due to age. Prep work is underway to […]
Isle Lake users urged to take precautions after blue-green algae detected
CTV News Alberta Health Services has issued an advisory for Isle Lake after Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, was identified. People living near or visiting the lake should avoid […]