Alberta Dams

• Bighorn Dam water release to increase flow, level of North Saskatchewan River

  The Bighorn Dam release is a proactive move by TransAlta to manage water elevation in Abraham Lake: the man-made body of water controlled by the dam in the Rocky Mountains.

  Environment

  Jul 20, 2021
  
• Alberta Energy Regulator to inspect integrity of 65 energy industry dams

  The Alberta Energy Regulator says it will inspect the structural integrity and review the safety records of 65 dams used by the oilsands and coal industries in the province.

  Environment

  Mar 12, 2015
  
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• Alberta failing to regulate dams, doesn’t even know how many it has: auditor

  Alberta's environment minister says despite a scathing report from the auditor general on dam oversight, the province's barriers are safe.

  Environment

  Mar 11, 2015