Friday, August 15, 2025
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…
Alberta
Freedom to water in Alberta
To ensure that plants receive the water they need, Alberta is removing the requirement to have a temporary diversion licence to water plants as part…
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…
Building stronger communities across rural Alberta
Alberta’s rural communities are growing, increasing the need for reliable and effective infrastructure to support economic development and a high quality of life. That is…
Keeping invasive mussels out of Alberta
Alberta is currently free of Zebra and Quagga mussels, but the risk is growing across North America. With more than 600 lakes and countless rivers…
Grant to support Blackfalds Broadway Reservoir Expansion Project
The Town of Blackfalds was successful in receiving the Government of Alberta’s Local Growth and Sustainability Grant, as announced on Tuesday, July 15, by Minister…
Increasing natural flood and drought protections in Alberta
Alberta’s government is investing $7 million to improve water quality and help protect communities from floods and droughts. The new funding includes $3.5 million for…
Alberta invests in technology to transform tailings ponds
Alberta’s oil sands produce some of the most responsible energy in the world and have drastically reduced the amount of fresh water used per barrel.…
Using science and technology to reduce tailings ponds
Under the leadership of former premier Peter Lougheed, Alberta harnessed advances in technology to drive development and innovation in the oil sands. That work was…
Protecting Albertans from future floods
The Springbank Off-Stream Reservoir (SR1) is now in operation, protecting lives, and critical infrastructure in southern Alberta from floods. In June 2013, southern Alberta experienced…
Increasing wetlands in Alberta
Alberta’s wetlands play an important role in keeping our environment healthy and balanced. They act like natural sponges that soak up water during heavy rains…
St. Albert Sturgeon Reservoir and Pump Station opening
The City of St. Albert, Alberta’s new Sturgeon Reservoir and Pump Station is officially open, modernizing the City’s water infrastructure to ensure St. Albert’s potable…
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…
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…
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…
Province of Alberta launches comprehensive water storage study
As Alberta’s population and economy grow, demand for water from communities and industry increases at the same time. Due to the province’s prairie geography and…
$5 million to restore more wetlands in Alberta
In Alberta, wetlands act as nature’s “sponges.” They store and slowly release water to help reduce the damaging effects of flooding and drought. Wetlands also…
Alberta to provide better community drought and flood protection
Municipalities and Indigenous communities can now apply for $19 million in funding to help protect homes, businesses and lives from floods and droughts. Alberta’s government…
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…
Report suggests stronger processes required to protect Alberta’s surface water
A new report released July 10, 2024 by Alberta’s Auditor General found that the government lacks effective processes to manage surface water allocation and use,…
Alberta’s government is providing grants to rural and remote municipalities to support new road, bridge, community airport, and water infrastructure projects
EDMONTON, AB – More than $236 million in grants will support 125 local transportation and water infrastructure projects in small and rural communities across Alberta,…
Cochrane acquires new water licence to ensure long-term supply for community growth
Cochrane, AB – Cochrane is celebrating the completion of a critical milestone in our water strategy, with the acquisition of a new water licence. This…
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…