Saturday, May 10, 2025
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…
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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…
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…
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,…