Calgary Water

• Calgary sees ‘noticeable decrease’ in water use amid restrictions: city

  According to the city, Calgarians reduced their daily water use between 57 million and 87 million litres following the declaration of water restrictions last week.

  Environment

  Aug 21, 2023
  
• Fluoride still not flowing in Calgary’s water

  City officials said work is now on track to have fluoridated water flowing from taps between April and June of 2024.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2022
  
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• Calgary to reintroduce fluoride to water following city council vote

  Following a municipal plebiscite that showed 62 per cent of voters favouring reintroducing fluoride to city water, Calgary city council made it official.

  Canada

  Nov 15, 2021
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• Emergency crews respond to possible kayaker drowning in Calgary

  A woman was rushed to hospital in critical condition after being pulled from the Bow River on Sunday, according to the Calgary Fire Department.

  Environment

  Sep 12, 2021
• 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
• People, fawn rescued in multiple river incidents in Calgary on Saturday

  "Multiple rafts and other watercraft were found to be in distress over a three-hour period after capsizing and having impacts with bridges."

  Environment

  Jun 26, 2021
• Crews respond to water main breaks throughout Calgary as extreme cold continues

  The water main breaks in the communities of Renfrew, Scarboro and Richmond were prioritized as emergencies,

  Canada

  Feb 10, 2021
• ‘It’s not normal but it’s safe’: Calgary councillor explains why our tap water smells, tastes funky

  Calgary councillor Ward Sutherland said he started getting calls from neighbours and constituents almost three weeks ago complaining that the city's water tasted and smelled strange, like pond water.

  Health

  Oct 21, 2020
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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
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• Should Calgary bring fluoridated water back? Council expected to review new study this month

  The issue of putting fluoride back in Calgary's drinking water is coming up again at city hall this summer.

  Health

  Jun 1, 2019