Water

• USask leading Canadian freshwater monitoring system

  USask is leading an initiative to monitor freshwater systems across Canada. The Global Water Futures Observatories network covers 64 basins, lakes, rivers and wetlands.

  Science

  Apr 21
  
• Students launch Shoal Lake 40 First Nation merch line on World Water Day

  Where does your water come from? For Winnipeggers, the answer is Shoal Lake 40 First Nation--even though that community long struggled for their right to clean water.

  Canada

  Mar 22
  
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• Drought concerns in southern Alberta the focus of a new documentary

  A new documentary is bringing awareness to the water crisis in the Oldman River watershed, starting with its title: Dried Up, What Now?

  Environment

  Mar 19
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• New reservoir proposed for Belly River as Alberta faces severe water shortage

  Severe water shortages in southern Alberta have farmers and ranchers looking to creative solutions. A new proposal could help more than the south: a reservoir on the Belly River.

  Canada

  Mar 12
• Calgarians plunge in icy Bow River for better health benefits

  Groups of people headed to Bowness Park on Sunday to dip their bodies in ice-cold water for better health.

  Health

  Feb 11
• Lethbridge escapes cold snap due to crews, planning

  The cold also influenced water services, which affected 43 houses and eight businesses in Lethbridge.

  Weather

  Jan 15
• University of Calgary named world’s first United Nations University hub for water

  The hub is a partnership between the Calgary university and the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health, which is a think tank based in Hamilton, Ont.

  Canada

  Dec 13, 2023
• “For the past month we’ve had no hot water!” Brandon nurses complain to union

  The Assiniboine Centre in Brandon, Man. was without a convenient supply of hot water for nearly a month as its water system was upgraded, causing concern from staff.

  Health

  Oct 21, 2023
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• City of Calgary looks at more measures to help deal with drought

  The Bow River through Calgary is at far below normal levels, according to data from Alberta's river basin dashboard.

  Environment

  Oct 9, 2023
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• Water safe to drink in Sainte-Dorothée district as advisory lifted in Laval

  After more than two days the non-use of water advisory in Laval's Sainte-Dorothée district has been lifted. Water is once again safe to drink and use.

  Health

  Sep 29, 2023