Calgary Bow River

• Calgary police investigating body found in Bow River

  According to a CPS spokesperson, the body was found in near Graves Bridge, close to the Ikea in southeast Calgary.

  Canada

  May 21, 2023
  
• 3 rescued from Calgary’s Bow River after being thrown from raft

  Three very cold people were rescued from Calgary's Bow River after their raft struck a bridge abutment.

  Canada

  Jun 17, 2021
  
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• Calgary river levels receding as snow falls in mountain parks

  A boating advisory remains in effect in the City of Calgary as water levels remain high on the Bow River. Levels are expected to drop as temperatures cool upstream.

  Environment

  Jun 7, 2021
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• City of Calgary lifts boating advisory for Bow River

  Calgarians are being asked to stay off the Bow River, as higher than normal flow rates are expected. 

  Environment

  Jun 4, 2021
• Remains of homicide victim Shane Smith the focus of Bow River search

  An annual search of the Bow River was conducted on Thursday, and police say this year they're hoping to find the remains of homicide victim Shane Eric James Smith.

  Canada

  Oct 22, 2020
• Boating advisory lifted in Calgary for Bow and Elbow rivers

  After almost three weeks, on June 18, Calgary lifted the boating advisory for both the Elbow and Bow rivers, stating that water levels have normalized in the city.

  Environment

  Jun 18, 2020
• Alberta biologists investigate dead fish washed up along Calgary’s Bow River

  An investigation is underway after dead fish washed up along the banks of the Bow River in Calgary.

  Environment

  Apr 29, 2020
• Firefighters, police officers search Bow River for missing persons Thursday

  This is the fifth year for the annual search of the Bow River, which is an opportunity to look for any missing people who may have ended up in the river or on the banks of the waterway.

  Canada

  Sep 26, 2019
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• Boating advisory lifted: Calgarians can hit the Bow and Elbow rivers again

  It's the first time people can resume normal activities on the water since the advisory was issued on June 20.

  Environment

  Jun 29, 2019
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• No boating on Bow and Elbow Rivers until further notice: City of Calgary

  Calgarians are being asked to refrain from taking boats and other watercraft out on the Bow or Elbow Rivers due to a high streamflow advisory.

  Weather

  Jun 20, 2019