Repair bill for water feeder main to run into the ‘tens of millions,’ says city
Calgary Herald The tab for repairing six sections of the water feeder main that burst in northwest Calgary last month will run into the “tens of millions of dollars,” a […]
How the public plays a role in keeping Alberta’s crops watered, livestock hydrated
CBC University of Calgary researchers say part of the solution to preserving Alberta’s “water wealth” is improved public understanding of where our water comes from, and how the water system […]
CNRL fined for not stopping birds from nesting on tailings pond island
Global News A major oilsands producer has been fined after hundreds of birds, wolves and coyotes were exposed to toxins at one of its tailings ponds. The Alberta Energy Regulator […]
Calgary to increase water pressure in feeder main, could ease water restrictions Thursday
CTV News City officials say an additional pump at the Bearspaw water treatment plant will be activated by mid-day Monday to increase water speed and pressure on the feeder main. […]
Canada, U.S. reach important agreement-in-principle on Columbia River Treaty
Water Canada The Government of Canada and the United States have taken an important step in the modernization of the Columbia River Treaty by reaching an agreement-in-principle (AIP). Today’s milestone […]
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 […]
Only one bidder for initial contract in $10B Iona sewage plant replacement
Water Canada Metro Vancouver’s largest capital project ever, the replacement of the Iona Wastewater Treatment Plant, is about to begin now that the initial contract is set to be awarded. […]
