Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories

Colouring Contest Alert 📢🖍️

The Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories has partnered with Lance Cardinal to bring you our first-ever colouring contest for Indigenous History Month!

To enter:

1. Print or download the colouring page from our website: https://www.lifesaving.org/public-education/june-colouring-contest

2. Create your masterpiece

3. Share with us why water safety matters to you and what you will do with the prize if you win!

4. Share your art with us in one of these ways:

- DM us or tag us in your post with the hashtag
- Email us: [email protected]

One winner will receive a copy of our brand-new "Journey Through The Seasons" colouring book, a lifejacket and some Lifesaving Society Swag.

Contest will run from June 3 2026 - July 1 2026.

We are looking forward to seeing all the beautiful creations and stories you share with us. Good luck!

Happy Indigenous History Month from The Lifesaving Society Alberta and Northwest Territories.

We encourage you to take some time to learn more about First Nations, Inuit and Métis this month.

We are excited to share a fun new project this Indigenous History Month. Stay tuned for more information coming soon.

❗High Streamflow Advisory and Rainfall Event Update (Tuesday, June 2)

The rain is expected to taper off today and end moving into tomorrow. We expect flows to continue in our steep creeks over the coming days, while the snow that has fallen at higher elevations melts. A high streamflow advisory remains in effect for the Bow River and steep creeks. Ground water levels remain high.

This will be our final update for this rainfall event.

⚠️ What You Need to Do:

Stay away from embankments and exercise caution and judgement around the Bow River and all of the steep creeks in the area. Water levels are extremely high, they are moving swiftly, and the water temperature is cold. Do not, under any circumstance, jump into the Bow River or play in water flowing in the steep creeks. You might feel confident in your abilities, but now is not the time to test the strength of mother nature—you risk your own life as well as the lives of first responders. Do not be the reason that other people are put in danger.

Due to the high groundwater levels, use caution while driving and travelling around town.
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❗High Streamflow Advisory and Rainfall Event Update (Monday, June 1)

We continue to monitor our steep creeks, the Bow River and streamflow data provided by the Alberta River Forecast Centre. A high streamflow advisory for the Bow River and Steep Creeks remains in effect. Ground water levels are high, we are monitoring known areas and putting up signage where applicable to provide warning to those travelling in the areas.

In some areas of Canmore, water from the Bow River is covering portions of pathways. Town of Canmore crews are closing those areas out of an abundance of caution for public safety.

Weather models show steady precipitation today, easing into tomorrow.

⚠️ What You Need to Do:

Stay away from embankments and exercise caution and judgement around the Bow River and all of the steep creeks in the area. Water levels are extremely high, they are moving swiftly, and the water temperature is cold. Do not, under any circumstance, jump into the Bow River or play in water flowing in the steep creeks. You might feel confident in your abilities, but now is not the time to test the strength of mother nature—you risk your own life as well as the lives of first responders. Do not be the reason that other people are put in danger.

Due to the high groundwater levels, use caution while driving and travelling around town.

ℹ️ Follow Updates:

If conditions change or worsen, find updates impacting the Town of Canmore at canmore.ca/emergency or on social media.

Emergency alerts will be sent through Voyent Alert! If you have not registered to receive alerts from Voyent, now is the time. Visit https://bit.ly/3Sl9Iy9 to sign up.

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❗High Streamflow Advisory and Rainfall Event Update (Saturday, May 30)

The Town of Canmore’s Incident Management team continues to monitor streamflow data and information provided by the Alberta River Forecast Centre, and we are actively monitoring our steep creeks.

In some areas of Canmore, water from the Bow River has begun to cover portions of pathways. Town of Canmore crews are closing those areas out of an abundance of caution for public safety.
Weather models continue to show varying predictions for rainfall amounts, but we anticipate the heaviest precipitation to begin sometime on Sunday.

⚠️ What You Need to Do:

Stay away from embankments and exercise caution and judgement around the Bow River and all of the steep creeks in the area. Water levels are extremely high, they are moving swiftly, and the water temperature is cold. Do not, under any circumstance, jump into the Bow River or play in water flowing in the steep creeks. You might feel confident in your abilities, but now is not the time to test the strength of mother nature—you risk your own life as well as the lives of first responders. Do not be the reason that other people are put in danger.

ℹ️ Follow Updates:

If conditions change or worsen, find updates impacting the Town of Canmore at canmore.ca/emergency or on social media.

Emergency alerts will be sent through Voyent Alert! If you have not registered to receive alerts from Voyent, now is the time. Visit https://bit.ly/3Sl9Iy9 to sign up.

🚤 Impaired boating is dangerous and preventable.

Alcohol and drugs can seriously affect judgment, balance, and reaction time. On the water, that impairment increases the risk of accidents, injuries, and loss of life for you, your passengers, and others nearby.

Stay Sober. Get home safely.