Calgary Storm Ponds Safety Upgrade | Calgary News

Calgary is urgently upgrading safety around 15 storm ponds after a tragic death of a seven-year-old girl, installing signs, fencing, and vegetation to deter recreation in areas designed only for rainwater management — where muddy bottoms, shifting water levels, and toxic runoff make them deadly traps, not playgrounds. Work begins mid-August as the city vows to keep assessing other ponds and prioritize education over enforcement to prevent future tragedies. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4a1616e62e441af2