Bow River

• Unresponsive man rescued from icy Bow River

  A man believed to be in his mid-20s in hospital in life-threatening condition after being spotted lying on the frozen Bow River in Calgary.

  Canada

  Mar 24
  
• Calgary hopes to freeze invasive fish species out of city ponds

  Quick to breed, without natural predators and with survival tricks up their scaled sleeves, Prussian carp and goldfish are the primary culprits the city are trying to deal with.

  Environment

  Feb 2
  
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• ‘It’s been a long time coming’: long-awaited access coming to Calgary park this year

  Gaining access to Haskayne Legacy Park has been difficult, but an agreement to build road access to it is now on the verge of being realized.

  Environment

  Jan 8
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• Men’s circles offer hope in a new kind of brotherhood tackling mental health

  Men from a wide range of backgrounds and in different stages of their lives have been drawn to the events put on by Man Aligned.

  Health

  Dec 30, 2022
• Experts answer why the ice jam on Calgary’s Bow River

  Extreme cold and temperature swings in Alberta this week have created a somewhat unusual formation along Calgary's Bow River.  

  Environment

  Dec 9, 2022
• Time-of-day fishing restrictions had intended effect: Officials

  The restrictions were put in place for two weeks in August, and were lifted Sept. 1.

  Environment

  Sep 20, 2022
• Calgary floaters warned to stay safe on the Bow River

  Officials are reminding water users to be safe on the water, as accidents can happen in an instant. Floaters are encouraged to have fun but stay safe.

  Weather

  Aug 22, 2022
• Angling restrictions could come to parts of Alberta as warm water causes ‘stress in fish’: biologist

  Warm weather and "quite low flows" in some of Alberta's waterways could soon prompt angling restrictions to be put in place, according to a biologist.

  Environment

  Aug 17, 2022
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• Stanley Cup continues Calgary tour following Bow River float, Children’s Hospital visit

  Following a float down the Bow River and a stop at the Alberta Children's Hospital, Colorado Avalanche players Logan O'Connor and Cale Makar are visiting their home rinks.

  Canada

  Aug 10, 2022
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• Okotoks, Foothills County to receive new water pipeline that connects Bow River to Highwood River

  A new pipeline will pump water from the Bow's confluence through to Highwood River and will be shared through Alberta's Okotoks and Foothills County water treatment facilities.

  Canada

  Jul 20, 2022