Boating advisory lifted for Bow and Elbow rivers

Improved conditions means boating advisories issued for the Bow and Elbow rivers earlier this month by the Calgary Fire Department have now been lifted. "The flow rates on the Bow and Elbow Rivers have decreased and river conditions have improved. At these levels, people can resume normal activities on the river," read a CFD release.   The advisory was issued as increased water levels from runoff, rain and melting snow can pose a challenge for river users, as well as increase the amount of