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May 1, 2013

Heat from waste is a growing market

There's a fortune in waste heat flowing beneath the streets of the world's cities.

April 22, 2013

Routine video inspection turns up sewer main break in Calgary

City of Calgary work crews discovered a break in a sanitary sewer main located at 17 Avenue and 14A Street S.W., after conducting a routine video inspection that revealed a large void.

April 15, 2013

Fort McMurray sewer expansion utilizes oil field drilling technique

Direct Horizontal Drilling Inc. and the Edmonton office of Associated Engineering recently put the finishing touches on a challenging project that expanded the capacity of the Fort McMurray, Alta. sanitary sewer system.

April 15, 2013

Rural water twinning project presents unique challenges

When the third and final phase of Oliver's Rural Water Twinning Project is finished in 2014, 60 homes and businesses in the south Okanagan Valley community won't have to worry about water quality advisories.

April 15, 2013

Ground freezing for utilities set to catch on in B.C.

Ground freezing in utility applications is gaining traction in the U.S. and is set to follow suit in B.C. thanks to environmental regulation limiting ground water disposal and soft soil conditions in city areas.

April 15, 2013

Rain water collection and management part of new headquarters

Sustainable construction work has started recently on the new Vancouver head office of Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC).

April 15, 2013

First Nations water infrastructure gets $7 billion in funding

The federal government recently announced that it is investing $7 billion over the next 10 years to improve water and wastewater infrastructure on First Nations reserves in Canada.

April 15, 2013

Course designed to promote water and wastewater careers

The B.C. Water and Wastewater Association (BCWWA) will seek additional funding if the $454,000 used to put 32 individuals through a six-week introductory program yields results.

March 27, 2013

First Nations infrastructure gets $7 billion boost

The federal government is investing $7 billion over the next 10 years to improve water and wastewater infrastructure on First Nations reserves, it announced in its 2013 budget.

March 6, 2013

Water twinning project to wrap up

The Town of Oliver, B.C. will complete the final phase of its Rural Water Twinning projects thanks to a transfer from the federal Gas Tax Fund. This project, which started in 2006, will provide potable water to about 1,500 residents and many businesses in the rural areas surrounding Oliver.

May 1, 2010

Alberta Water and Wastewater Operators Association seeks award nominations

The Alberta Water and Wastewater Operators Association is soliciting nominations for the Gerald B. Samuel – Operator of the Year award.

May 1, 2010

Alberta town uses trenchless system for manhole rehabilitation

When it came time to rehabilitate a number of aging manholes in a small community north of Edmonton, the town decided to use a trenchless system that saved both time, money and the aggravation of torn up streets.

May 1, 2010

Twin tunnel work for Seymour Capilano Filtration Project resumes

Work on the twin tunnels component of the Seymour Capilano Filtration Project is back on track, after a new contract was awarded for construction last year.

May 1, 2010

Red Deer ring road project includes wastewater upgrades

Phase 1 of the estimated $100 million North Highway Connector (NHC) project will include $36 million in wastewater infrastructure.

May 1, 2010

B.C. Water and Waste Association set to host annual conference

The British Columbia Water and Waste Association (BCWWA) is holding its annual conference and trade show from May 1 to May 5.

May 1, 2010

Campbell River tackles water and sewer upgrades

The city of Campbell River, B.C. is meeting challenges head-on for road, sewer and watermain upgrades along a 900-meter stretch of Highway 19A.

May 1, 2010

PTI Group earns kudos for modular wastewater treatment facility

The Modular Building Institute recently recognized Edmonton-based PTI Group, a supplier of remote site services to resource industries, with its Award of Distinction.

May 1, 2010

Dayton & Knight Ltd. wins award for world’s longest ocean discharge pipe

North Vancouver’s Dayton & Knight Ltd.’s engineering expertise on creating North America’s longest and deepest ocean discharge pipe, has won the firm a fifth international award.