Alberta Drought

• Alberta releases drought response plan, including steps it would take to declare emergency

  Stage 5 of the plan would be declaring an emergency under the Water Act. The province said this would only be done as a last resort.

  Environment

  May 2
  
• Spring storm could bring up to 20 cm of snow to southern Alberta

  The Calgary area is currently under an Environment Canada special weather statement.

  Weather

  Apr 29
  
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• Concerns raised over Alberta’s water-sharing agreement

  The Alberta government has announced what it's calling the largest water-sharing agreement in the province's history, but some say it doesn't go far enough. 

  Environment

  Apr 21
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• Calgary Fire District launches expanded team of wildland firefighters for 2024 season

  The Calgary Forest District has extra resources at its disposal this year, including 22 new recruits.

  Environment

  Apr 19
• Southern Alberta water users agree to reduce consumption in face of drought

  Major water users in southern Alberta have agreed to curb their consumption if there's a severe drought this spring or summer. 

  Environment

  Apr 19
• University of Alberta researchers predict Alberta water demand will increase

  The University of Alberta water research centre is analyzing Canada’s waterscape using simulation models and artificial intelligence.

  Environment

  Apr 10
• Alberta’s irrigation district managers propose a $5-billion plan for water storage and conservation

  Alberta's irrigation managers are proposing a $5-billion plan for water storage and conservation in the province's south as the region faces an increasingly tight water supply.

  Environment

  Apr 5
• Drought concerns in southern Alberta the focus of a new documentary

  A new documentary is bringing awareness to the water crisis in the Oldman River watershed, starting with its title: Dried Up, What Now?

  Environment

  Mar 19
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• Calgary takes steps to conserve water amid possible drought conditions

  As much of Alberta prepares for the possibility of drought, the City of Calgary is asking residents to conserve water. The city will also take steps of its own to save water.

  Environment

  Mar 19
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• Calgary water restrictions on the rise as drought conditions persist

  New water restrictions that the City of Calgary will announce Tuesday may mean your grass will no longer be greener. But experts say that won't mean your garden can't grow.

  Environment

  Mar 18