Saturday, September 12, 2026
Feds funding natural infrastructure restoration of river valley in AB
A section of the ravine along the river in the Town of Devon (AB) will undergo restoration after an investment from the federal government. The…
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Q&A: Dr. Anne Pasek pulls back the curtain on data centre water demands
Every time you prompt an AI chatbot or stream a video, a physical server somewhere generates a blast of heat. To keep the internet from…
Top 50 Water Projects 2026
Water Canada’s Top 50 Canadian Water Projects Welcome to Water Canada’s Top 50 Canadian Water Projects, where we highlight the country’s most ambitious and innovative…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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.…
CANECT West Environmental Compliance and Due Diligence Training Event
For more than 30 years, CANECT courses have met the needs of Canada’s environmental managers, practitioners, and supervisors. Designed for organizations and professionals across Alberta,…
Top 50 Water Projects 2024
Water Canada’s Top 50 Canadian Water Projects Welcome to Water Canada’s Top 50 Canadian Water Projects, where we highlight the country’s most ambitious and innovative…
A Canadian discovery could transform hydrogen, plastics and wastewater treatment
A chance discovery in a University of Alberta lab may pave the way for cleaner energy, advanced recycling and wastewater treatment. In 2022, chemistry researcher…
Top 50 Water Projects 2025
Water Canada’s Top 50 Canadian Water Projects Welcome to Water Canada’s Top 50 Canadian Water Projects, where we highlight the country’s most ambitious and innovative…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
Wolseley Canada donates $10,000 to groundwater research in Western Canada
Wolseley Canada is furthering its relationship with Living Lakes Canada in an effort to shape the future of groundwater monitoring in Western Canada. Following a…