Water
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Alberta invests $19M for irrigation infrastructure upgradesIrrigation supports about 1.5 million acres of crop production in the province, producing 28 percent of the provincial agricultural gross domestic product.Canada5 hours
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Alberta farmers adapting to province’s growing drought concerns"We could end up with half the crop, two thirds the crop we don't know ... that's the unknown, and that's just, it's farming. There's always an unknown with the weather."CanadaApr 23
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USask leading Canadian freshwater monitoring systemUSask is leading an initiative to monitor freshwater systems across Canada. The Global Water Futures Observatories network covers 64 basins, lakes, rivers and wetlands.ScienceApr 21
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Students launch Shoal Lake 40 First Nation merch line on World Water DayWhere does your water come from? For Winnipeggers, the answer is Shoal Lake 40 First Nation--even though that community long struggled for their right to clean water.CanadaMar 22
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Drought concerns in southern Alberta the focus of a new documentaryA new documentary is bringing awareness to the water crisis in the Oldman River watershed, starting with its title: Dried Up, What Now?EnvironmentMar 19
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New reservoir proposed for Belly River as Alberta faces severe water shortageSevere water shortages in southern Alberta have farmers and ranchers looking to creative solutions. A new proposal could help more than the south: a reservoir on the Belly River.CanadaMar 12
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Calgarians plunge in icy Bow River for better health benefitsGroups of people headed to Bowness Park on Sunday to dip their bodies in ice-cold water for better health.HealthFeb 11
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Lethbridge escapes cold snap due to crews, planningThe cold also influenced water services, which affected 43 houses and eight businesses in Lethbridge.WeatherJan 15
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University of Calgary named world’s first United Nations University hub for waterThe hub is a partnership between the Calgary university and the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health, which is a think tank based in Hamilton, Ont.CanadaDec 13, 2023
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“For the past month we’ve had no hot water!” Brandon nurses complain to unionThe Assiniboine Centre in Brandon, Man. was without a convenient supply of hot water for nearly a month as its water system was upgraded, causing concern from staff.HealthOct 21, 2023
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