Alberta Blue-green Algae

• Blue-green algae advisory issued for Pigeon and Wizard lakes

  Alberta Health Services issued a blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) advisories for both Wizard Lake and the nearby Pigeon Lake, both located south of Edmonton.

  Environment

  Aug 18, 2023
  
• Blue-green algae advisory issued for Wabamun Lake ahead of August long weekend

  Lakegoers are advised to avoid all contact with blue-green algae, but AHS said areas of Wabamun Lake where the blooms are not visible can still be used for recreational purposes.

  Environment

  Aug 4, 2023
  
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• Summer village on Lac St. Anne plots attack plan on pervasive blue-green algae

  Alberta's lakes commonly get inundated with blue-green algae blooms, but one summer village is trying to treat its lake's infestation with innovation and public information.

  Environment

  Jul 21, 2023
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• Alberta Health Services issues blue-green algae advisory for several lakes

  Blue-green algae has been spotted on over a dozen lakes across the province, sparking advisories from the provincial health officials.

  Environment

  Jun 30, 2023
• Blue-green algae takes over many Alberta lakes as hot weather returns this week: ‘It smells like sewage’

  At Alberta's Garner Lake, a blue-green algae advisory has been in place since late June. It doesn't make people want to swim or spend much time on the water.

  Weather

  Aug 30, 2022
• Blue-green algae advisory issued for Lac Ste. Anne days before Pope Francis visit

  'We are working closely with organizers of the visit to ensure that people can reduce their risk if they choose to visit the lake,' said Alberta Health Services.

  Environment

  Jul 21, 2022
• Alberta family sends out water warning after pet dies from suspected blue-green algae exposure

  An Edmonton family is devastated by the sudden death of their dog. Daisy was rushed to the vet after swimming in Moose Lake, where AHS later posted a blue-green algae advisory.

  Environment

  Jul 7, 2020
• ‘Odd spring’ leads to later start of blue-green algae season: Alberta researcher

  There are fewer blue-green algae health advisories in place right now in Alberta than in previous years.

  Environment

  Jul 31, 2019
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• Blue-green algae advisory issued for Isle Lake west of Edmonton

  Alberta Health Services has issued an advisory for Isle Lake west of Edmonton, as blue-green algae blooms have popped up in parts of the water.

  Canada

  Jun 19, 2018