Council urged to extend grant program for businesses slammed by water restrictions
Calgary Herald A federation that represents 2,000 of Calgary’s small businesses is calling on city council to expand a grant program that provides economic relief to storefronts that are impacted […]
These bodies of water in Alberta are under a blue-green algae advisory
CTV News The bacteria can cause skin irritation, rash, sore throat, sore red eyes, swollen lips, fever, nausea and vomiting and or diarrhea. Click here to read the story.
21 pipe segments of Bearspaw south water main need rehabilitation, 16 to 18 dig sites expected
CBC Road cutting work is set to run Aug. 20-23. The repairs and Stage 4 water restrictions are scheduled to occur between Aug. 26 and Sept. 23, a date the […]
Alberta releases more targeted drought response plan
Government of Alberta In May, Alberta released the 2024 Drought Response Plan with the entire province placed in Stage 4, the second-highest stage. Since then, some areas have seen significant […]
2024 Irrigation Season Water Supply Update July 2024
St. Mary River Irrigation District Allocation within the SMRID remains at 9- inches, based on information provided by Alberta Agriculture and Irrigation. Allocation is expected to remain at 9-inches for […]
The City of Calgary is considering replacing the water pipe that ruptured
Global News City officials are weighing options to strengthen a key water main for the long term – including building a new one – after a June rupture forced Calgarians […]
Calgary builders hope to work with city to reduce impact of new water restrictions
CTV News Calgary builders say they’re glad the city has given them advance notice of a renewed water shutdown to help them cope with what has been a summer of […]
Much of Alberta overcame long-term severe drought — but the roller-coaster isn’t over yet
CBC Alberta’s dry winter conditions saw a turnaround thanks to spring rainfall across much of the prairies — but that doesn’t mean the province is done with drought yet. Parts […]
Stricter outdoor water restrictions to return to Calgary as urgent feeder main repairs needed
CTV News Calgary will return to Stage 4 outdoor water restrictions later this month as city crews begin repair work on 16 new sites on a feeder main affected by […]
Province announces first round of grants tied to drought and flood mitigation
CBC The Alberta government says it has approved grants to 14 municipalities, two First Nations and one Metis settlement seeking to develop drought and flood mitigation projects. Click here […]
