Resident raises health concerns about Cenovus well leak in Saskatchewan
CBC Cenovus Energy Inc. is facing questions over a well leak at a thermal facility in western Saskatchewan, where an area resident says some are concerned about their health. Mylan […]
With southwest Alberta already dry, forecasted weekend rain would be welcomed
Calgary Herald “This is the driest it’s ever been at this time of year,” said Rutledge, who farms and ranches north of Cowley, in the Municipal District of Pincher Creek, […]
City Council Awards $26.7 Million Contract for New Tisdale Water Tower
The City of Timmins The City of Timmins is moving forward with plans to relocate part of its water infrastructure and build capacity in the municipal water system. Council has […]
Rain deluge welcomed; possibly elusive for wells
TBNewsWatch Rural residents who rely on dug wells for their drinking water may still have to replenish them this summer, despite this week’s long-awaited dump of rain that drenched Thunder […]
Return of Tataskweyak wildfire evacuees on hold for at least a week due to water treatment issues
CBC It could be at least another week before wildfire evacuees from a northern Manitoba First Nation are able to go home, leadership says. After lifting its evacuation order Monday, […]
Changing climate in Columbia Basin requires rethinking of watershed management
Groundwater Longer, drier, and hotter summer seasons are expected throughout the Canadian Columbia Basin region as the climate warms. These conditions increase wildfire risk and jeopardize historically-reliable water supplies. To […]
16% of Fraser River water quality impacted by wildfires, finds study
North Shore News Wildfires are having a significant impact on water quality in British Columbia’s largest river, a new study has found. The research, published last month in the journal […]
Technology transforming tailings ponds
Government of Alberta Alberta’s oil sands produce some of the most responsible energy in the world and have drastically reduced the amount of fresh water used per barrel. Yet, for […]
Province and energy regulator to evaluate oil sands mine water recommendations
Lakeland Today Alberta Environment and the Alberta Energy Regulator will both be evaluating five recommendations by the Oil Sands Mine Water Steering Committee to speed up the reclamation of tailings […]
Saskatchewan increases inspection stations
Water Canada Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) can be accidentally spread through recreational activities such as boating and fishing. AIS refers to plants, fish, invertebrates, and diseases that are not natural […]