Abraham Lake

• Bighorn Dam water release to increase flow, level of North Saskatchewan River

  The Bighorn Dam release is a proactive move by TransAlta to manage water elevation in Abraham Lake: the man-made body of water controlled by the dam in the Rocky Mountains.

  Environment

  Jul 20, 2021
  
• RCMP recover body of Calgary man, 23, who fell into the North Saskatchewan River in July

  RCMP have recovered the body of 23-year-old Gagandeep Singh Khalsa, who died after falling into the North Saskatchewan River in Banff National Park in late July.

  Canada

  Sep 21, 2020
  
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• Study suggests retreating glaciers could impact Alberta municipal water supplies

  A new Canadian study identified four Alberta communities as being vulnerable to the loss of glaciers, especially as it relates to their drinking water.

  Canada

  Aug 11, 2020
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• Bighorn Country information sessions cancelled over allegations of intimidation, bullying

  The Drayton Valley, Red Deer, Sundre and Edmonton sessions were cancelled due to harassment concerns.

  Environment

  Jan 5, 2019
• Stranded boaters charged after search and rescue mission on Alberta Lake

  Two people are facing charges after becoming stranded on a lake in central Alberta over the weekend, prompting a search and rescue mission.

  Crime

  Jul 24, 2017
• 22 year old man drowns after crashing vehicle into Abraham Lake

  A RCMP police dive team has recovered the body of a young man whose vehicle plunged into a Central Alberta lake.

  Sep 19, 2014
• Witnesses try to save man from car submerged in water

  Witnesses tried to save the driver of a vehicle that plunged into Abraham Lake Wednesday afternoon, but were unable to do so.

  Sep 19, 2014