Sunday, October 18, 2026
Taber, Alberta Receives Federal Funding for Flood Protection
The Municipal District of Taber will be better protected from major floods caused by heavy rainfalls or snowmelts as the Government of Canada invests in…
Western Canada
Wastewater Data Indicates Imminent Surge in New COVID-19 Cases in Saskatoon
Data collected by the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) wastewater surveillance team shows that the number of COVID-19 cases in Saskatoon are likely to increase exponentially…
Canada Takes Step Towards Transitioning Open-Net Pens in Coastal B.C. Waters
The Government of Canada is committed to developing and delivering a real and concrete solution for transitioning open-net pens in coastal British Columbia waters. A…
Town of Coaldale Receives Federal and Provincial Funding for Stormwater Project
The Town of Coaldale, in partnership with Lethbridge County and the St. Mary River Irrigation District (SMRID), has received $2,269,564 from the governments of Canada…
Funding Announced to Help Cowichan Valley Deal with Droughts and Flooding
Federal funding has been announced to help the Cowichan Watershed deal with increased winter storms and summer drought. “With severe weather events on the rise,…
Okanagan Water Board Opens Grant Program with Focus on Water Security
The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is now accepting applications for its Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) grant program. With $350,000 available, applicants that…
Bill Introduced to Provide Safe Drinking Water to Two Alberta Communities
Residents living in the Hamlet of Entwistle and the Summer Village of Nakamum Park could soon be connected to a reliable supply of safe drinking…
COVID-19 Early Warning System Developed for Saskatoon
An early warning system that samples and tests Saskatoon’s wastewater for the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes COVID-19, has been developed by University of Saskatchewan researchers, the…
Funding Announced for Water Infrastructure Projects in Alberta
Federal and provincial funding has been announced for eight water infrastructure projects in Alberta. The governments of Canada and Alberta, with the support of municipalities…
Manitoba Government Invests in Lake Winnipeg Monitoring and Data Collection
The Manitoba government has committed $375,000 to the Lake Winnipeg Research Consortium to upgrade research equipment and $175,000 to Fish Futures Inc. for Lake Whitefish…
Government of Manitoba Announces Funding for Conservation Projects
The Manitoba government is making up to $8.6 million available for Manitoba-based groups to support conservation projects. The funding is being made available through the…
Alberta Government and CIB Make Historic Investment in Irrigation Infrastructure
Alberta’s government, together with the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and eight irrigation districts, is modernizing irrigation infrastructure. “This historic investment in irrigation infrastructure will create…
Alberta Government Invests in Flood Mitigation and Adaptation Projects
The Alberta government is spending $53 million from the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) fund to support projects that will help communities mitigate, and…
Members Appointed to Natural Resources Conservation Board in Alberta
New members have been appointed to the Natural Resources Conservation Board in Alberta. The NRCB oversees the review of major development proposals in recreational and…
Manitoba Government Welcomes Auditor’s Report on Drinking Water Safety Oversight
The Manitoba government has welcomed the Office of the Auditor General’s (OAG) report on Drinking Water Safety Oversight. The government has also advanced many of the…
Okanagan Communities Vie for Champion Title in Water Conservation Competition
The Okanagan Basin Water Board’s Okanagan WaterWise program launched its annual “Make Water Work” campaign in May 2020. It encouraged a friendly competition between communities to…
Nature Conservancy of Canada Announces New Regional Vice President
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has announced that Tom Lynch-Staunton is joining the organization as its new regional vice president. “As someone who has…
Government of B.C. Takes Action Against Plastic Waste
Through new initiatives, the Government of British Columbia is taking action to prevent plastic waste from polluting shorelines and ending up in landfills. “People have…
Coastal First Nations in B.C. to Protect Coastline from Marine Debris
A partnership between the Government of British Columbia and the Coastal First Nations — Great Bear Initiative will be focusing on removing marine debris from…
New Report Examines Water and Land Management in the Prairies
The Government of Canada is taking action to address the impact of climate change on water and land resources. It is also taking action to…
Enoch Cree Nation and EPCOR Sign Memorandum of Understanding
Enoch Cree Nation and EPCOR have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that formalizes their commitment to working together in the spirit of reconciliation and…
NCC Unveils Conservation Site Near Moose Jaw
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) and its partners unveiled a new conservation site that is located 40-kilometres from Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. The conservation site…
Partnership Aims to Reduce Marine Debris Along B.C.’s Central Coast Shoreline
British Columbia’s central coast is the focus of a unique partnership to rid the shoreline of marine debris. The Clean Coast, Clean Waters Initiative Fund…
Water Quality Advisory Issued for West Kelowna
The City of West Kelowna, in consultation with Interior Health, is issuing a Water Quality Advisory for the Lakeview/Rose Valley System effective immediately and until…