$5 million to restore more wetlands in Alberta
Water Canada Alberta’s government is awarding $5 million through the Wetland Replacement Program to help three municipalities and two non-profits construct or restore seven projects affecting more than 165 hectares […]
Calgary moving ahead with water fluoridation, expected completion in early 2025
CTV News The City of Calgary is currently commissioning its upgraded water treatment equipment with plans to reintroduce fluoride into the water supply on track for early 2025.Calgary’s work comes […]
Central Alberta reservoir study underway
Government of Alberta Alberta’s government is moving forward a study to assess the feasibility of building a new reservoir on the Red Deer River to help support growing communities. […]
Alberta took on drought with voluntary water-sharing. Here’s how it went, and what comes next
CBC The provincial government says its water-sharing agreements were a “major success” and an arrangement that could be replicated in the rest of the country, as experts say important conversations […]
Jasper recovery centre updates; council seeks funding for $4.7M wastewater upgrades
CTV News Upgrades to the town’s wastewater systems are estimated to cost a total of $4.7 million. The money would cover an emergency wastewater storage facility upgrade and a new […]
Alberta-made 100-foot sprinkler tower heralded as the latest wildfire fighting tool
Edmonton Journal Perhaps the world’s largest pop-up sprinkler, a new telescoping tower-of-shower is bringing its portable cloud to a wildfire soon. Designed to quickly drench a landscape from 100 feet […]
New dam protecting Canmore from floods
Water Canada Alberta’s government celebrates the completion of a new dam that will help protect Canmore against the flood hazards faced by the mountain community. Steep mountain creeks create a […]
Calgary wants to borrow $1B for water projects to meet demands of growing population
CBC City of Calgary administration outlined a number of major water projects on Tuesday as part of its proposed budget adjustments for 2025. Click here to read the story. […]
Lethbridge crews working to repair 3 water main breaks
CTV News Lethbridge crews are working to repair three separate water main breaks throughout the city. The process of fixing the breaks involves isolating the water main and excavating to […]
Damming the Rivers
Alberta Views Nearly four decades later, the arguments for and against more dams in the South Saskatchewan basin are much the same. People discuss the role of infrastructure in preventing […]