Alberta
Southern Alberta Hit by Catastrophic Flooding as Rivers Surge Past Record Levels
Southern Alberta faces its worst flooding in decades as the Bow and Oldman rivers surge past record levels, forcing...
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Local
Calgary Declares State of Emergency as Bow River Overflows, Thousands Evacuated
Calgary has declared a state of emergency as the Bow River reaches record levels, forcing thousands of residents to...
Alberta
Investigation: Industrial Runoff Contaminating Bow River Tributaries Despite Provincial Permits
A WestNet News investigation has found that industrial facilities operating under valid Alberta Environment permits are...
Alberta
Southern Alberta Faces Worst Drought in Decades as Water Restrictions Expand
Southern Alberta is experiencing its worst drought in over 40 years, prompting Calgary to implement Stage 2 outdoor...
Local
Bow River Water Quality Hits Alarming Lows After Industrial Spill
City issues advisory against river contact after chemical discharge from upstream facility detected.
Local
City of Calgary Invests $85 Million in Flood Preparedness Ahead of Spring Melt
As spring snowmelt approaches, the City of Calgary says it has invested $85 million in flood preparedness measures over...
Community
Calgary Stampede Launches Expanded Indigenous Programming for 2023
The Calgary Stampede has unveiled significantly expanded Indigenous programming for its 2023 edition, including a...
Local
Bow River Flooding Threat Returns as Spring Melt Accelerates
City of Calgary activates flood preparedness plan as river levels approach 2013 benchmarks.
Local
Calgary Flood 2013 Emergency Coverage
City officials are warning Calgarians to avoid the downtown area, specifically near the Bow and Elbow Rivers, as a...