Calgary Rivers

• Calgary ends state of local emergency as flood risk recedes in Alberta

  A weather system the City of Calgary was watching will miss the city, prompting officials to life the state of local emergency.

  Environment

  Jun 17, 2022
  
• Bystanders pull unconcious man to shore in Calgary as firefighters rescue boy not wearing life-jacket

  The number of water rescues continues to climb in Calgary as the mercury does too.

  Environment

  Jun 28, 2021
  
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• Renewed optimism for river wave park amid Calgary downtown revitalization

  The ambitious project is estimated to cost $10 million and would sink a hydraulic platform under the water and could be raised and lowered to adjust the size of the wave. 

  Sports

  Apr 2, 2021
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• ‘Where there’s water, there’s risk’: How to stay safe on Calgary’s waterways

  With hot weather expected in Calgary and area for the next week, advocates are urging people to be safe and be prepared if their plans include lakes or rivers.

  Canada

  Aug 14, 2020
• Rainy forecast leads to another boating advisory for Calgary’s rivers

  The City of Calgary issued yet another spring boating advisory for the rivers on Thursday, saying officials expect "higher than expected flow rates." 

  Weather

  Jun 25, 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
• Advisory issued for Calgary’s Bow, Elbow rivers during spring snowmelt

  Crews with the Calgary Fire Department's aquatics team will be monitoring the rivers while the advisories are in place.

  Environment

  Jun 1, 2020
• Calgary police, safety group remind boaters of danger of being impaired on the water

  Operation Dry Water is launching ahead of the August Heritage Day long weekend, reminding boaters of the dangers of being impaired while on a vessel.

  Canada

  Aug 2, 2018
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• New program promotes safety along Calgary’s rivers

  River Ambassadors took to Calgary's riverbanks, spreading the word about water safety.

  Environment

  Jul 25, 2018