Tag: water resources
Federal government invests in 17 new projects to protect Lake Winnipeg
WINNIPEG, MB - Canada is taking action to help protect and manage freshwater ecosystems, including the Lake Winnipeg basin. Lake Winnipeg and its basin sustain a...
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...
Calgary lifts indoor water-saving restrictions, feeder main back online
CALGARY – City of Calgary crews continue to stabilize the water system and have started to gradually flow water from the Bearspaw Water Treatment...
Glenmore Ellison Improvement District to join City of Kelowna Water Utility
KELOWNA, BC - The Glenmore Ellison Improvement District (GEID) and City of Kelowna will officially join forces now that an Order in Council has...
Initial site of Calgary watermain break fixed, crews move to fix...
Update No. 17 from the City of Calgary issued June 19, 2024.
CALGARY – The initial site of the large feeder main break has been...
Water First Launches New Program Together with Six First Nations Communities...
Non-profit’s inaugural Environmental Water Internship will provide environmental certifications to 10 entry-level professionals.
Sault Ste. Marie, ON - A brand new opportunity for Indigenous learners...
Cochrane acquires new water licence to ensure long-term supply for community...
Cochrane, AB – Cochrane is celebrating the completion of a critical milestone in our water strategy, with the acquisition of a new water licence....
Pitt Meadows Launches new Lawn Sign Initiative Asking Residents and Businesses...
PITT MEADOWS, BC – The City of Pitt Meadows is providing local residents and businesses with free lawn signs to promote water conservation and adherence...
Okanagan mayors and fire chiefs team up to encourage residential water...
Lake Country, B.C. – Syilx Territory – Despite cooler temperatures and recent rainfall, the Okanagan’s water supply is still experiencing the effects of last...
City of Lethbridge taking proactive steps to conserve water
LETHBRIDGE, Alta - The City of Lethbridge is leading by example in water conservation efforts. The Water Conservation Plan and Strategy targets a decrease in...
