Sikome Lake

• Big crowds expected along Bow River for long weekend; city upping patrols

  The City of Calgary will be increasing patrols along the Bow River this long weekend, as many people are expected to opt for a float with local pools still closed.

  Canada

  Jun 27, 2024
  
• 2nd water rescue in as many days at Calgary’s Sikome Lake prompts safety reminder

  Safety ambassadors at Calgary's Sikome Lake are encouraging visitors to keep safety top of mind after two water rescues in two days.

  Canada

  Aug 1, 2019
  
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• Child rushed to hospital after near-drowning in Calgary’s Sikome Lake

  A child was taken to hospital from Sikome Lake on Wednesday after a near-drowning.

  Canada

  Jul 31, 2019
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• Public feedback wanted on Sikome Lake changes

  Provincial officials are putting their draft redevelopment proposal for Sikome Lake before the public.

  Canada

  May 3, 2018
• Alberta NDP should scrap Sikome Lake fees, says Wildrose

  The Wildrose Party claims attendance has plummeted at Sikome Lake in Calgary since the government announced fees in June.

  Consumer

  Aug 19, 2016
• Calgary’s Sikome lake opens in June but you will have to pay to play

  A popular lake in Calgary opens for business in July, but getting into Sikome lake will no longer be free.

  Consumer

  Jun 17, 2016
• City to debate adding additional access points to Calgary rivers

  It's one of Calgarians’ favourite ways to spend a hot summer day, but a trip down the river is no small endeavor.

  Consumer

  Jun 9, 2016
• Sikome Lake to reopen on Sunday morning

  Sikome Lake was closed on Monday, after a 29-year-old man who did not know how to swim fell out of a dinghy. A body was recovered on Wednesday.

  Aug 15, 2014
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• Should life-jackets be mandatory? What experts say

  While PFDs are currently not required on public manmade lakes like Sikome, they are mandatory on many of the city’s private community lakes such as Lake Bonavista.

  Aug 14, 2014
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• UPDATE: Body found in Sikome Lake amid search for missing man

  CALGARY - Crews have recovered a body from the depths of Sikome Lake, which is believed to be that of a man who went missing on Monday.

  Aug 13, 2014