Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Making every drop of water count
Demand for water is rising and Alberta is looking at ways to make more water available for farmers, ranchers, businesses and growing communities. The Water Act has…
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Exploring new opportunities to strengthen water security
The Town of Thorsby and the County of Wetaskiwin, Alberta announced the exploration of a new collaborative effort aimed at enhancing water services and ensuring…
UCalgary hosts workshop on freshwater science in Western Canada
Researchers from the University of Calgary are working with Environment and Climate Change Canada to shape the future of freshwater science in the country. In…
Ending unnecessary holdbacks to make more water available
Alberta’s communities and economy are growing fast, and so does the demand for water. Traditionally, water transfers required 10 percent of the water be held…
World Water Day: Wolseley Canada celebrates with new charitable partnership
Wolseley Canada annouced its newest charitable partnership with Living Lakes Canada to help shape the future of groundwater monitoring in southern Alberta. In Alberta, groundwater…
Changing water supply in Canada’s north: Navigating the water shortage in the Northwest Territories
When most people think of the Northwest Territories (NWT), they think of a land with bodies of water scattered throughout a vast, primarily open landscape.…
2024 National First Nations Water Leadership Award recipients
In recognition of their outstanding leadership, Katy Thorne of Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation and the Lower Nicola Indian Band’s Public Works Team were announced…
More funding helps update irrigation infrastructure
Irrigation helps farmers increase yields, grow more diverse crops and improve productivity and crop quality to put more food on tables in Alberta and around…
Water pre-treatment upgrade approved for the town of High Level
The Town of High Level is moving forward on a project that could substantially improve water quality while saving the community hundreds of thousands of…
New sector-specific management system standard for wastewater
What is the WWMS? In the spring of 2025, the CSA Group is planning to publish the W217 Ontario Wastewater Management System (WWMS) standard. The…
ESAA announces new Executive Director: Erin Ciezki
The Environmental Services Association of Alberta (ESAA) has announced Erin Ciezki as the new Executive Director. Ciezki joined ESAA in July of 2023 as the Manager of Strategic Relations…
Fighting the spread of aquatic invasive species
Zebra and quagga mussels are not native to Canada and can wreak havoc on ecosystems and infrastructure. With growing concerns that invasive mussels could arrive…
Federal and provincial governments invest in community infrastructure throughout the province
The federal and provincial governments are investing more than $24 million to improve local community infrastructure across seven Alberta municipalities. The Town of Okotoks and Foothills County will receive funding to…
New dam protecting Canmore from floods
Alberta’s government celebrates the completion of a new dam that will help protect Canmore against the flood hazards faced by the mountain community. Steep mountain…
SPONSORED: TMU professor leads first-of-its-kind research on greenhouse gas emissions
By Victoria Paterson Civil engineering professor Elsayed Elbeshbishy is leading a three-year, $1.4 million Alliance Missions research program addressing a critical climate change issue: greenhouse…
Designing more capacity at the Lethbridge Water Treatment Plant
Provincial funds are supporting plans to increase capacity at the Lethbridge Water Treatment Plant. Detailed design work will help prepare for much-needed upgrades at the…
ALUS receives grant from Coca-Cola to support watershed health in communities across Canada
TORONTO — ALUS, a charitable organization supporting nature-based solutions in local communities, has announced a $162,500 grant from The Coca-Cola Company in Canada to bolster…
UCalgary addresses big water challenges through global collaborations
This summer, Albertans were reminded of the importance of water security when drought and water shortages led to increased concern around water usage. These concerns…
Ghost River location selected for new Bow River Reservoir
Alberta is moving forward to expand and relocate the Ghost Reservoir to protect communities on the Bow River. The Bow River runs through the most…
2024-2025 Student Action on Canadian Water Attitudes Competition announced
The Safe Drinking Water Foundation (SDWF) has launched the 2024-2025 Student Action on Canadian Water Attitudes competition, thanks to funding from The W. Garfield Weston…
Provincial funding to improve Fort McKay’s water infrastructure
FORT MCKAY, Alta. – The community of Fort McKay is set to receive a significant boost to its water supply infrastructure with a $10 million…
APEGA initiating practice review on City of Calgary following watermain failure
Following the critical watermain failure in Calgary, the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) is conducting a practice review on the City…
Calgary suffers significant ongoing water loss due to leaky pipes
CALGARY – In 2022, Calgary experienced substantial water loss due to leaky pipe connections, with nearly one-quarter of its treated water, totalling more than 30…
Lloydminster celebrates the opening of wastewater treatment plant
Lloydminster, AB/SK – The City of Lloydminster hosted a grand opening ceremony and facility tours on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, to celebrate the completion of its…