Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Calgary water main work sees progress
Ongoing work in Calgary on a damaged feeder main which broke open on Dec. 30 is showing progress, according to a City of Calgary update.…
Alberta
Independent review of 2024 Calgary water main break released
The City of Calgary has released an independent review of the causes of the 2024 feeder main break which found significant gaps in Calgary’s water…
City of Calgary concerned with Glenmore Water Treatment Plant “overreliance”
The City of Calgary has called overreliance on its Glenmore Water Treatment Plant a “serious concern” given rising water usage following a major water main…
City of Calgary updates water main break repair progress
The City of Calgary issued an update on Jan 4. on their ongoing repairs after a major water main broke on Dec. 30 near the…
Report finds water in Alberta oil sands region generally stable
A new federal-provincial report finds that surface water in Alberta’s oil sands region is generally stable and safe, with some areas showing signs of improvement,…
First Nations leaders call for solidarity on water protection in Alberta
First Nations leaders in Alberta are voicing strong opposition to the provincial government’s proposed Water Amendment Act, saying the legislation threatens Treaty rights, water security…
Alberta completes nearly 300 kilometres of new flood maps as province accelerates hazard planning
Alberta has completed close to 300 kilometres of new flood mapping for communities across the province, marking another step in its accelerated effort to improve…
EPCOR primary effluent upgrade reaches substantial completion in Edmonton
A major upgrade to EPCOR’s primary effluent channels at its Edmonton wastewater treatment plant has reached substantial completion, following more than two years of work…
Coalition launched to strengthen water security across Alberta
A new province-wide coalition has launched with the goal of restoring and protecting Alberta’s watersheds to build a more water-secure and climate-resilient future. The Alberta Coalition…
Alberta proposes major update to Water Act to meet rising demand
The Government of Alberta has introduced legislation to update its Water Act, aiming to simplify licensing, improve transparency and support growing demand for water across…
Construction begins on North Calgary Water Servicing project
Construction is set to begin on the North Calgary Water Servicing project, a major infrastructure initiative designed to deliver clean, safe and reliable drinking water…
Alberta invests $25M in drought and flood protection projects
Alberta’s government is making $25 million available to help municipalities and Indigenous communities protect people, homes and infrastructure from the growing risks of drought and…
Alberta launches feasibility study on new Belly River dam, irrigation upgrades
The Alberta government is studying whether to build a new dam and reservoir on the Belly River and make improvements to the Waterton–St. Mary Headworks…
Calgary firm lands $1.8M contract with major California water utility
Blackline Safety Corp. has signed a $1.8-million deal with a major California water and wastewater utility in what the company says is its largest U.S.…
Pilot project tests Japanese wastewater technology in Canadian winter conditions
A wastewater treatment technology widely used in Japan is being tested in Alberta to see if it can stand up to Canada’s extreme winter conditions…
Alberta launches feasibility study on new Belly River dam, irrigation upgrades
The Alberta government is studying whether to build a new dam and reservoir on the Belly River and make improvements to the Waterton–St. Mary Headworks…
Alberta accepts new recommendations on oil sands tailings ponds
Alberta’s government has accepted four new recommendations aimed at accelerating oil sands mine water management and tailings pond reclamation. The recommendations, released Thursday, September 4…
Securing Cochrane’s future: Town finalizes long-term water strategy
Cochrane has reached a major milestone in its long-term water strategy, officially securing the final piece—the licensing and approvals that ensure future access to water.…
Clean water, less waste and more savings in Alberta
Alberta’s government is investing $10 million from the industry-funded Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) program to pilot two new technologies that will help Cardston…
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…
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…