Calgary limits water use during dry spell

Calgary home and business owners are not allowed to water their lawns and gardens as much as they'd like now that a mandatory water restriction has been put in place. The order, which is now at Stage 1, means residents and businesses will only be able to use sprinklers, soaker hoses or in-ground sprinkler systems during specific days and times. According to the city's website, even numbered addresses will be able to use them for a maximum of two hours on Wednesday or Saturday between 4 a.m. to 7