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Coaldale receives $1.8M federal grant for wastewater trunk main expansion
The Town of Coaldale (AB) has secured $1.8 million in federal funding to expand its sanitary sewer network in the west side of the community,…
Donation to aid critical groundwater research in Alberta
Groundwater plays a vital role in supplying drinking water to Canadians while also supporting agricultural production. As changing climates create water scarcity, there is a…
Why alpha fish are swallowing a bitter (plastic) pill
It turns out that life at the top of the aquatic social ladder isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. In the natural world, being…
Alberta gov’t reinforces invasive aquatic species defences
The Alberta government will undertake mandatory boating inspections throughout the summer season to ensure invasive species do not enter lakes, rivers, and critical water infrastructure.…
People Moves: April 2026
All the biggest hires, promotions and appointments in the Canadian water sector. Dave Faris Yousif has joined the Board of Directors of Waste to Resource…
Beyond the Sandbags: Is Canada’s Stormwater Infrastructure Ready for the “New Normal” Freshet?
The spring of 2026 has sent a clear message to water managers across Canada: the “Spring Freshet” is no longer a predictable seasonal transition, but…
Alberta Water Council shuts down amid funding cuts
An Alberta advisory council on water issues is shutting down after more than two decades as provincial funding dries up. The Alberta Water Council and…
Better oversight of Calgary’s watermain system needed to avoid future failures
Experts agree: Calgary’s multiple watermain woes were inevitable. Siegfried Kiefer led an independent panel who examined the causes of the 2024 Bearspaw South Feeder Main…
Alberta invests more than $28 million on flood and drought protection
The government of Alberta is putting more than $28 million towards drought-proofing and flood prevention through two different funding streams. $25 million will be invested…
Build Communities Strong fund invests in wastewater infrastructure in Arctic, Alberta
The federal government’s Build Communities Strong fund, announced in the 2025 budget, is bringing new and upgraded water infrastructure to Alberta, the Northwest Territories and…
Carney announces new national nature strategy
Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new $3.8 billion nature strategy, A Force of Nature: Canada’s Strategy to Protect Nature, with a strong marine and…
National Indigenous Water Operator Day is on March 21
On March 21 National Indigenous Water Operator Day (NIWOD) recognizes the contributions of Indigenous water operators in getting clean water to communities across the nation.…
Alberta government launches Bearspaw watermain break inspection
The government of Alberta is launching a formal inspection into the management, administration and operation of the City of Calgary’s Bearspaw South Feeder Main. A…
Alberta’s Water Act updates come into effect
Alberta’s amendments to the province’s Water Act, passed in the legislature in fall 2025 came into effect on March 11. The changes through the Water…
UBC study warns of lingering wildfire risk for drinking water
A University of British Columbia (UBC) led global review found that water-quality impacts can emerge months or years after wildfires. Researchers analyzed 23 studies across…
Alberta invests $46 million in tailing pond reclamation technology development
The government of Alberta is investing $46 million into development of technologies to reduce oilsands mine water and reclaim tailings ponds. Nine projects will be…
Leduc County, Town of Devon sign water infrastructure MOU
The Town of Devon and Leduc County in Alberta have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for joint planning of future water and wastewater servicing…
Ponoka approves first bylaw reading for wastewater facility
Ponoka Town Council in Ponoka, Alta has approved the first reading of Borrowing Bylaw 01-2026 to partially fund construction of the first phase of required upgrades…
AquaHacking Prairies Challenge winners announced
Young innovators squared off in Calgary, Alta on Feb. 6 for the Aquahacking Prairies Challenge with the top teams winning $35,000 in seed funding. Five…
Alberta invests $5.3 million for wetlands restoration
The government of Alberta is investing $5.3 million to build wetlands across the province. The investment will be through the province’s Wetland Replacement Program and…
Alberta expands, adds Water Act exemptions
The Alberta government is expanding Water Act exemptions to make storing and using water easier for stakeholders. The new and expanded exemptions will “increase water…
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.…
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,…