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Initial site of Calgary watermain break fixed, crews move to fix hotspots
Update No. 17 from the City of Calgary issued June 19, 2024. CALGARY – The initial site of the large feeder main break has been…
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Critical water main break continues to affect Calgary
CALGARY – City-wide water restrictions are expected to remain in place moving through the weekend and into next week, as the city continue repairing a…
Calgary under Stage 4 water restriction after vital water main breaks
CALGARY, AB – The City of Calgary continues to work on repairing a large water main break in the Bowness and Montgomery area. The break…
Canada expands and improves warning system for coastal flooding
Major expansion of Environment and Climate Change Canada’s capacity to predict and alert Canadians about coastal flooding GATINEAU, QC – Coastal flooding is a regular occurrence along Canada’s marine coasts and…
No Flood Mitigation Funding for Abbotsford, Merritt and Princeton
Three BC municipalities devasted by flooding in 2021, along with industry and business leaders are calling on the federal government to change the way it…
Wetaskiwin receives an additional $17.9M for new wastewater treatment plant
Wetaskiwin, Alberta — Maskwacis–Wetaskiwin MLA and Minister of Indigenous Relations Rick Wilson met with Mayor Tyler Gandam on Friday to announce an additional $17.9 million…
UN rapporteur to examine human rights and water access in Canada
GENEVA – The UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation, Pedro Arrojo-Agudo, will visit Canada from April 8-19, 2024.…
Water Security Roadmap to ensure Calgary has a long-term, reliable water supply
CALGARY, Alta. – Accessing Calgary’s safe, high-quality water is as simple as turning on the tap these days, and The City intends to keep it…
World Water Day: Mitigating Canada’s Water Scarcity
The effects of climate change are making a water scarcity an issue in jurisdictions we never thought possible, including municipalities and regions in Canada once…
TMU prof receives grant to research greener wastewater systems
Using drones, satellites and artificial intelligence, researchers will help build greener wastewater systems By Jess Leach, TMU Civil engineering professor Elsayed Elbeshbishy is leading a…
Edmonton to see $50M in improvements in wastewater facility
Investments in wastewater treatment improvements in the Edmonton area will help manage water resources more effectively and support industrial development and growth. EDMONTON, AB –…
USask research: For water in Western Canada, forget the old normal
University of Saskatchewan researcher Dr. John Pomeroy (PhD) says the ways we’re managing water resources will no longer cut it. By CHRIS PUTNAM, University of…
Duncan First Nation opens long-awaited water treatment plant
DUNCAN’S FIRST NATION, TREATY 8 TERRITORY, AB – Duncan’s First Nation, a close-knit community in northern Alberta, recently celebrated the opening of their new water treatment plant,…
Government invests $51 million in water and wastewater infrastructure improvements across Saskatchewan
CRAVEN, SK – Communities across Saskatchewan are upgrading critical public infrastructure through 34 projects after a joint investment of more than $51 million from the federal and provincial governments.…
Residents invited to voice ideas on Springbank Reservoir land use
Calgary, AB – Albertans are invited to shape how the Springbank Off-stream Reservoir is used when not full of water. The Springbank Off-stream Reservoir is…
Lethbridge taking steps to plan for reduced water supply
The City of Lethbridge, in partnership with the province and regional partners, is continuing proactive measures to address the current water supply concerns. Reservoir levels…
Lethbridge takes proactive steps to maintain water supply
It probably comes as no surprise that limited precipitation in 2023 has led to lower than typical water reserves across southern Alberta. The City of…
Lethbridge, AB advocacy efforts continue for water, wastewater improvements
Water is not an infinite resource and as the city’s population continues to grow, the process to provide water and wastewater services to residents and…
Supporting Peace Region wetlands through student-driven conservation
Grand Prairie, AB – Peace Wapiti Academy students are the new protectors of the Peace Region’s wetlands. Through a partnership with Ducks Unlimited Canada, Peace…
Join us at WEFTEC 2023!
Dive into Canada’s thriving wastewater cleantech sector with industry leaders showcasing transformative technologies, game-changing innovations, and digital advancements that are positioning Canada as an industry…
Lethbridge, AB begins mitigation of aquatic invasive species in lakes and storm ponds
The City of Lethbridge has begun the process of removing goldfish and koi out of Chinook Lake and Elma Groves storm pond. Goldfish and koi…
Wastewater monitoring underway for opioids and other lethal drugs
Dr. Monty Ghosh, MD, was saddened but not surprised when he heard deaths due to drug overdoses spiked in June. He is monitoring wastewater for…
Calgary’s water woes means lush lawns will have to go: UCalgary hydrologist
Prepare to kiss your grass goodbye, Calgary — that’s the message from a University of Calgary hydrologist, following a municipal order to restrict water use due…
Resource Innovation Institute releases Water Circularity Best Practices Guide
Portland, ORE – Resource Innovation Institute (RII), the leading not-for-profit energy and water benchmarking organization for CEA producers has announced the availability of its long-awaited…