Elbow River

• City of Calgary officials forecast river levels to peak by Tuesday

  Despite the rising water levels, City of Calgary officials said 70 per cent of the damage potential from the 2013 floods has been reduced due to investments in flood resilience.

  Canada

  Jun 1
  
• Low river levels result in concentrated trout spawning locations in Calgary

  Volunteers with Calgary River Valleys were on the Bow River on Sunday counting trout spawning nests called redds.  

  Canada

  Oct 30, 2023
  
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• 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
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• Calgary lifts boating advisory for Bow and Elbow rivers

  The City of Calgary said flow rates on both rivers have decreased and river conditions have improved since extensive rain fell in the city last week. 

  Weather

  Jun 23, 2022
• 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
• Calgary emergency management committee hears rain situation looking better

  'The forecast is very encouraging, but we want to make sure that, through an abundance of caution, that we continue on the track that we're on.'

  Canada

  Jun 14, 2022
• Calgary declares state of emergency ahead of heavy rainfall

  A water expert says heavy rainfall forecast for southern Alberta could cause damage in some areas, but it doesn't appear as if a repeat of deadly flooding in 2013 is coming.

  Weather

  Jun 13, 2022
• $744M contract awarded for Springbank reservoir west of Calgary

  Premier Jason Kenney says the province has awarded a $744-million contract for the Springbank off-stream reservoir to Vinci Construction.

  Environment

  May 5, 2022
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• Reducing flood risk in Calgary: feds move ahead with Springbank reservoir

  The project, which would divert water from the Elbow River, was proposed after extensive flooding in Calgary in 2013.

  Canada

  Jul 20, 2021
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• Calgary Fire Department reminding rafters about water safety

  During a three-hour stretch on Saturday, the fire department says it had to make multiple rescues for people who either had their rafts capsized or trapped near bridge pillars.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2021