Water Use
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City of Calgary looks at more measures to help deal with droughtThe Bow River through Calgary is at far below normal levels, according to data from Alberta's river basin dashboard.EnvironmentOct 9, 2023
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Vancouver to switch off non-recirculating decorative fountains amid water restrictionsVancouver's city council and park board voted this spring to reactivate five dormant fountains that don't recirculate water, with an exemption from the city's water use bylaws.EnvironmentAug 1, 2023
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St. Albert resumes regular water consumption after reservoir levels recoverSt. Albert asked residents and business owners to conserve water Monday, saying that the reservoirs were at 'near critical' levels, but as of Wednesday, they were back to normal.EnvironmentJun 14, 2023
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Dry weather leads to low water levels near Edmonton, residents asked to conserveDue to hot, dry weather and high demand, the Alberta city of St. Albert said the three reservoirs used by the community are nearing critical levels, prompting water-use warnings.EnvironmentJun 12, 2023
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Non-essential water use banned in Canmore and area until at least MondayEPCOR is advising all residents in Canmore, Alta., to stop doing laundry, watering lawns, washing cars, sidewalks or driveways, or filling hot tubs and pools until at least Monday.EnvironmentJun 9, 2023
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Grand River Conservation Authority moves to Level 1 water restriction amid unusually dry weatherA southeastern Ontario conservation authority said low rainfall since April has forced them to ask area water users to limit their consumption.EnvironmentJun 30, 2022
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Oldman River’s low water levels adding stress to ecosystem: expertsProfessor Stefan Kienzle added the biggest threat facing southern Alberta's weather and climate is a multi-year drought.EnvironmentOct 21, 2021
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Peterborough and area residents urged to reduce water use by 10% amid persistent dry conditionsOtonabee Conservation has issued a Level 1 low water condition for the region after experiencing the fourth driest May on record,EnvironmentJun 10, 2021
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Water restrictions ordered for residents and businesses throughout City of Kawartha LakesResidents and businesses that use municipal water services are asked to begin conservation practices immediately.EnvironmentJul 24, 2020
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Major water service interruption for some Vernon, B.C., residents due to water main breakAn emergency repair job on a water main in the Greater Vernon area means a 24 hour water shut off for some customers in the city's BX area.NewsJun 30, 2020
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