Friday, August 8, 2025
New funding flows into securing Lethbridge’s water future
The City of Lethbridge is moving forward with critical upgrades to its Water Treatment Plant. This phase begins thanks in part to a $9.2 million…
Alberta
Freedom to water in Alberta
To ensure that plants receive the water they need, Alberta is removing the requirement to have a temporary diversion licence to water plants as part…
Expanding wastewater services in Airdrie
Alberta’s government is investing $50 million to upgrade Airdrie’s wastewater system, helping meet growing infrastructure demands driven by rapid population growth. Since 2022, Airdrie’s population…
Building stronger communities across rural Alberta
Alberta’s rural communities are growing, increasing the need for reliable and effective infrastructure to support economic development and a high quality of life. That is…
Keeping invasive mussels out of Alberta
Alberta is currently free of Zebra and Quagga mussels, but the risk is growing across North America. With more than 600 lakes and countless rivers…
Calgary completes Gladstone Connect Community Drainage Improvement Project
The City of Calgary announced the completion of the Gladstone Connect Community Drainage Improvement (CDI) Project, a key infrastructure initiative designed to enhance stormwater management, reduce…
Grant to support Blackfalds Broadway Reservoir Expansion Project
The Town of Blackfalds was successful in receiving the Government of Alberta’s Local Growth and Sustainability Grant, as announced on Tuesday, July 15, by Minister…
Increasing natural flood and drought protections in Alberta
Alberta’s government is investing $7 million to improve water quality and help protect communities from floods and droughts. The new funding includes $3.5 million for…
Fluoride reintroduced to Calgary’s drinking water
On June 30th, the City of Calgary reintroduced fluoride to its drinking water as a safe and effective public health measure to prevent dental cavities…
Alberta invests in technology to transform tailings ponds
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.…
Using science and technology to reduce tailings ponds
Under the leadership of former premier Peter Lougheed, Alberta harnessed advances in technology to drive development and innovation in the oil sands. That work was…
City of Airdrie updates Waterworks Bylaw
Airdrie City Council voted to update the City’s Waterworks Bylaw at their regular meeting on June 3, giving residents more flexibility around when they water…
City launches pilot aeration system at McLaughlin stormwater management facility
The City of Spruce Grove, Alberta, is piloting a new aeration system at the McLaughlin stormwater management facility, which is expected to help improve water quality,…
Keeping Coaldale and Lethbridge County safe from floods
For more than three decades, the Town of Coaldale and Lethbridge County, located within the Malloy Drainage Basin, have experienced destructive floods that can damage…
Arcadis wins digital asset management contract with the City of Calgary
Arcadis, a global leader in intelligence-driven sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions, was awarded a multiyear contract with the City of Calgary to advance the…
Flood protection levelled up in Calgary
Flood maps play a critical role in helping Alberta’s communities prepare for flooding and respond more effectively when it happens by guiding land-use planning, supporting…
$1M provincial grant supports new stormwater facility in Stony Plain
The Town of Stony Plain, Alberta, is moving forward with construction of the Brickyard Stormwater Management Facility thanks to more than $1 million in provincial…
Protecting Albertans from future floods
The Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir (SR1) is now in operation, protecting lives, and critical infrastructure in southern Alberta from floods. In June 2013, southern Alberta experienced…
Alberta boat inspections
Zebra and Quagga mussels destroy ecosystems, threaten shorelines and can cause hundreds of millions in damaged infrastructure. Alberta is currently 100 per cent free of…
Increasing wetlands in Alberta
Alberta’s wetlands play an important role in keeping our environment healthy and balanced. They act like natural sponges that soak up water during heavy rains…
St. Albert Sturgeon Reservoir and Pump Station opening
The City of St. Albert, Alberta’s new Sturgeon Reservoir and Pump Station is officially open, modernizing the City’s water infrastructure to ensure St. Albert’s potable…
Making every drop of water count
Demand for water is rising and Alberta is looking at ways to make more water available for farmers, ranchers, businesses and growing communities. The Water Act has…
Exploring new opportunities to strengthen water security
The Town of Thorsby and the County of Wetaskiwin, Alberta announced the exploration of a new collaborative effort aimed at enhancing water services and ensuring…
Alberta finalizing flood maps at lightning speed
Flood maps help keep people safe and play a critical role in informing local emergency response plans and guiding future Indigenous community and municipal development…