Coyote Warning
Pathway users are advised to stay alert due to recent reports of aggressive coyote activity on the district right of way within the town of Strathmore. Please avoid walking alone at dusk or dawn, keep pets on a leash, and do not leave food or garbage accessible outdoors. If you encounter a Coyote, do not run. Make yourself appear larger, maintain eye contact and slowly back away. Report any aggressive behavior to local bylaw authorities.
Stay safe and help keep our community informed.
We’re pleased to share that the expansion vote has officially passed – thank you to everyone who participated and supported this important step forward.
The bylaw formalizing this expansion will be presented and passed in the near future. Once finalized, we will confirm the acreage cap for the current season, along with clear details outlining the process for purchasing additional acres.
This marks an exciting milestone for our community, and we look forward to sharing more information with you soon.
Water Operations Update
Diversion began from the Bow River on Monday, April 27th to begin the process of filling Chestermere Reservoir to operational level by the May 2nd. Canal diversions are scheduled to begin on Monday, May 4th.
There are currently no water orders.
Snowpack remains well above historic normal levels and is double the volume reported in 2025 for the same date.
Improved weather is forecast for our area in the coming week with daytime highs in the high teens or low twenties with positive overnight lows. No additional moisture is forecast in the next 7 days.
The current growing season forecast for our area in the Bow Basin is very good. The Bow River is predicted to run 127% of normal volume from April 1st to September 30th or much above average according to Environment and Climate Change Canada models.
IMPORTANT WATER USE UPDATES
WID Water Advisory is at Level 0
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