Alberta Drought
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Auditor general finds Alberta’s system for managing surface water is ineffectiveAlberta's auditor general says the province's system for managing surface water is ineffective and not set up to deal with changing conditions.EnvironmentJul 10
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Alberta towns offer incentives to replace grass lawns with drought-resistant alternativesDrought conditions in Alberta have led the towns of Cochrane and Okotoks to offer residents financial incentives to replace their lawns with alternatives that use less water.EnvironmentMay 12
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Alberta bill would change election date, allow province to assume control during local emergenciesThe Alberta government has introduced legislation that would move the fixed election date, and allow the province to assume control of a local emergency response.PoliticsMay 9
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Rainstorm ‘not enough’ to pull Alberta out of drought, expert saysThe rain event hitting much of Alberta for several days is well timed and well located but it's not enough to pull Alberta out of drought, experts say.WeatherMay 7
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Rain barrel usage increasing in southern AlbertaThe looming concerns of a drought are leaving many to consider conservation options, such as rain collection barrels. Local businesses are reporting higher demand and lower stock.CanadaMay 6
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Alberta releases drought response plan, including steps it would take to declare emergencyStage 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.EnvironmentMay 2
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Spring storm could bring up to 20 cm of snow to southern AlbertaThe Calgary area is currently under an Environment Canada special weather statement.WeatherApr 29
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Concerns raised over Alberta’s water-sharing agreementThe 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.EnvironmentApr 21
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Calgary Fire District launches expanded team of wildland firefighters for 2024 seasonThe Calgary Forest District has extra resources at its disposal this year, including 22 new recruits.EnvironmentApr 19
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Southern Alberta water users agree to reduce consumption in face of droughtMajor water users in southern Alberta have agreed to curb their consumption if there's a severe drought this spring or summer.EnvironmentApr 19
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