Calgary Water Safety

• Calgary expecting a big jump in water rescues this summer

  With the long-range forecast calling for hotter-than-normal temperatures in Calgary this summer, the fire department's aquatic rescue team is preparing for a very busy season.

  Health

  Jun 27, 2025
  
• 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
  
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• 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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• Teens rescued with turbans, garden hose after falling through ice in northeast Calgary

  EMS said two girls who fell through the ice on a stormwater pond on Friday will fully recover after neighbours pulled them to safety.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2020
• ‘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
• 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
• Calgary police gear up for Bow River’s busiest weekend of the year

  The Calgary Police Service Marine Unit is gearing up for its busiest weekend of the year.

  Canada

  Aug 1, 2019