Calgary Elbow River

• Boating advisory lifted for Calgary’s Bow and Elbow rivers

  As river levels normalize, the City of Calgary has lifted boating advisories for the Bow and Elbow rivers.

  Canada

  Jul 6, 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
  
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• Boating advisory issued due to high flow rates on Calgary’s Elbow River

  Officials said people should stay off the Elbow from April 29 to May 1, adding that includes boaters and those wanting to do any other watercraft activities. 

  Environment

  Apr 29, 2020
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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
• 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
• New signs warning Calgarians of Elbow River contamination receive critique from river user

  A Calgary river user says new signs warning people to be cautious about using the Elbow River are not informative enough.

  Health

  Jul 16, 2018
• Don’t swim in Elbow River due to fecal bacteria contamination: AHS

  The advisory was originally put in place by AHS on July 8, 2016, but health officials wanted to remind Calgary residents of the hazard as the summer season has begun.

  Environment

  Jun 21, 2018
• Elbow River contaminated with bacteria near Calgary’s Sandy Beach

  AHS extended its contaminated water advisory Friday due to high levels of “fecal coliforms.”

  Environment

  Aug 26, 2016