Calgary officials announce the removal of water restrictions that have been in effect for two months due to low river flows. The restrictions helped save 1.5 billion litres of water.
They were implemented in mid-August due to record low flows in the Bow and Elbow rivers that supply the city and other downstream communities across the Prairies.
City officials say they expect decreasing temperatures and seasonal shifts in water use to stabilize demand. They say the restrictions helped to save 1.5 billion litres of water, which is the equivalent of 606 Olympic-size swimming pools.Beloved actor Matthew Perry grew up in Canada and is linked to big names in politics
It was the first time that the city had asked its residents to reduce their outdoor water use due to drought, but city officials note that local climate modelling suggests Calgary will continue to experience more severe and frequent weather events in the future. Calgary Dream Centre CEO retires after 20 years, urges compassion for people struggling with addictionViewed
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