Elbow River
Calgarians wade in to see how trout are recovering after 2013 flood: ‘We should care about the fish’
By Gil Tucker Reporter
Flooding washed away spawning spots for brown trout in Calgary, but new signs show human intervention is helping the fish. Continue reading
Calgary’s temporary 9 Avenue S.E. bridge over Elbow River to open Thursday
On Thursday, Calgary is set to open a temporary bridge over the Elbow River, which will allow crews to replace the aging 9 Avenue S.E. bridge. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Flood forecast: What does 2019 look like for Calgary?
By Lauren Pullen Anchor
The city’s goal is to have all flood mitigation projects in place by 2024. Continue reading
Charges pending after ‘domestic-related’ hit and run: Calgary police
Calgary police say charges are pending against a man involved in a hit-and-run collision on Wednesday that sent one woman to hospital. Continue reading
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Heavy vehicle restrictions changed, lane closed on Calgary bridge following inspection
Up to now, trucks heavier than 8.5 tonnes were not allowed to use the bridge. Now, trucks weighing more than five tonnes will also have to detour around the bridge. Continue reading
Calgary mayor frustrated with Rocky View County vote to request halt on Springbank dam project
The Springbank dam is one of several municipal and provincial flood mitigation projects proposed in the wake of the 2013 floods. Continue reading
Calgary volunteers use nature to prevent flood damage on Elbow River
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
The 2013 floods destroyed not only homes in Calgary but much of the city’s riverbanks. Now, a local group is doing a “river makeover” using plants to protect water quality and save river properties from erosion. Continue reading
New program promotes safety along Calgary’s rivers
By Gil Tucker Reporter
River Ambassadors took to Calgary’s riverbanks, spreading the word about water safety. Continue reading