Stay off the Bow River — boating advisory still in effect
Calgary Fire says stay off the river as high flows persist into a fourth day.
Stay off the Bow River — boating advisory still in effect
High flows have prompted Calgary Fire to warn residents away from the water.
The Calgary Fire Department's boating advisory for the Bow and Elbow rivers remains in effect. The Bow River is exceeding safe flow rates for both boating and swimming, and the department is urging Calgarians to stay off the water entirely. A high streamflow advisory is also in place along the Bow, with the flood watch now entering its fourth consecutive day. Conditions remain dangerous for recreational users, and no timeline for lifting the advisory has been announced.
Council rescinds climate emergency, reverses bottled-water ban
Several policy reversals came out of recent council votes.
Calgary City Council has rescinded the city's climate emergency declaration and reversed the ban on single-use bottled water at city facilities, LiveWire Calgary reports. The decisions mark a shift from environmental policies adopted in previous council terms. Further details on the scope of the reversals and any replacement measures were not immediately clear from available coverage.
City and Humane Society push to expand pet-friendly housing
A new initiative aims to reduce barriers for renters with pets.
The Calgary Humane Society and the City of Calgary have launched a city-wide initiative to expand pet-inclusive housing. The program is aimed at reducing barriers for Calgarians who rent with animals, a frequent challenge in a tight rental market.
Calgary's first Climate Week starts this week
A new city-wide series of climate-focused events.
Calgary's inaugural Climate Week launches this week with programming spread across the city. The event series is billed as the first of its kind for Calgary, bringing together climate-focused talks, workshops, and community events.
4th Street Lilac Festival returns June 7
The annual street festival is back on 4th Street SW.
The 4th Street Lilac Festival returns Saturday, June 7, starting at 10 a.m. along 4th Street SW. The annual outdoor festival is one of Calgary's largest single-day street events.