Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Flathead River Tops B.C.’s Endangered List
The Flathead River, which flows through southeastern British Columbia into Montana, tops B.C.’s most endangered rivers list for 2009, according to a report from the…
Western Canada
Flood Compensation for Sask. Residents
It’s flood season. Yesterday, Dominion City became the first Manitoba community to declare a state of emergency to deal with the spring thaw and rains…
U of W Implements Campus-Wide Bottled Water Ban
Bottled water bans have hit schools. The University of Winnipeg (U of W) announced today that it will become the first university in Canada to…
Chemainus Wells Water Supply Project Approved
The District of North Cowichan, B.C. has received an environmental assessment (EA) certificate for its proposal to install and operate a groundwater supply for the…
Increased Funding for SW Sask.
Farmers and ranchers in the 65 drought-designated RMs in Southwest Saskatchewan, looking for long-term solutions to deal with drought, will receive additional support. The federal…
$4.8M to Construct Fernie Reservoir
A federal-provincial investment of over $4.8 million will improve the drinking water in Fernie, B.C. The money will be directed to a new reservoir, which…
Langley to Capture Thermal Heat from Groundwater
The Township of Langley, B.C. is set to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by installing a thermal recovery pump system, with the help of a…
Sask. Funds Source Water Protection Groups
Eight non-profit groups are receiving provincial funding to further protect the Saskatchewan’s water resources. The non-profit agencies that keep Saskatchewan’s watersheds and water bodies healthy…
Calgary Continues to Conserve
The total amount of water used in Calgary continues to stay below 2003 levels despite 120,000 new Calgarians being connected to the city’s water system…
B.C. District Wins World’s Best Tap Water
Defending champion Clearbrook Waterworks District, British Columbia, Canada won the title of World’s Best Tap Water at the 19th annual Berkeley Springs International Water Tasting,…
$1M to Improve Horse Lake and Canim Water
Horse Lake and Canim Lake, B.C. residents can expect a $1-million federal-provincial investment to upgrade water systems. The Horse Lake project will replace the existing…
Edmonton Gets Top Honours for Water Pricing and Conservation
The City of Edmonton’s unique water pricing system and conservation results helped garner top accolades from our friends at Corporate Knights magazine. The city was…
BWI Signs EPCOR Contract
BWI Holdings, Inc. (operating as Budget Waste Inc.) has signed a five-month contract with EPCOR Water Service Inc. (EWSI). The contract includes hauling of biosolids…
ERCB, AE Consider Directive on Water Use in Oil Sands
The Energy Resources Conservation Board (ERCB) and Alberta Environment are calling for feedback from stakeholders on a draft directive, which proposes new requirements for the…
Responsible Actions: How Does Water Figure in Alberta’s Plans?
Alberta has released a long-term development plan, highlighting sustainable and responsible growth for its oil sands. The 20-year plan, titled Responsible Actions: A Plan for…
Climate Change Will Decrease Alberta’s Water Supply: Report
With available fresh water resources expected to decrease as a result of climate change, Alberta faces the challenge of meeting its growing demand for water…
Alberta Takes Water Management Action in Athabasca River
Alberta Environment has directed industry to reduce water withdrawals from the Athabasca River as a result of a naturally occurring low water flow in the…
Feds Reinvest in Sustainable Infrastructure Research
Universities, municipal governments, and companies in Saskatchewan will be able to work together to develop innovative solutions to assess, maintain, develop and renew vital public…
BX Creek Gets a Facelift
Through a provincial grant from the General Strategic Priorites Fund, the City of Vernon, B.C. has been awarded $801,800 representing the full cost of the…
Manitobans Can Save Money, While Using Less Water: Melnick
An instant rebate as part of the WaterSmart Manitoba initiative will be offered at participating retailers on the purchase of high-efficiency, dual-flush toilets for one…
Funds for Saanich Peninsula Wastewater Treatment Plant
An innovative energy recovery system will be constructed at the Saanich Peninsula Wastewater Treatment Plant thanks to $2.98 million in funding from the federal Gas…
Sask. Water Supply Project EA Continues as Study
Canada’s Environment Minister Jim Prentice announced today that a comprehensive study is the most appropriate type of environmental assessment (EA) for the proposed Saskatchewan Landing…
Alberta’s Major Water Users Make Commitment
Some of Alberta’s largest users of waters are taking action to develop and implement water conservation, efficiency and productivity plans as part of the province’s…
Source Water Protection Funds for Sask.
The Saskatchewan Watershed Authority and the North Saskatchewan River Basin Council have signed a funding agreement to begin the implementation of the North Saskatchewan River…