Alberta Environment And Parks

• Wildfire smoke triggers poor air quality alert in Edmonton, northern Alberta

  Wildfire smoke is causing poor air quality and reduced visibility in Edmonton and across northern Alberta, which prompted an air quality statement to be issued Wednesday evening. 

  Environment

  Aug 24, 2023
  
• Special air quality statement issued for Calgary, Rocky View County due to air pollution

  Environment Canada, Alberta Environment and Parks, Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services issued a joint air quality alert Saturday afternoon.

  Environment

  Jun 3, 2023
  
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• Time-of-day fishing restrictions had intended effect: Officials

  The restrictions were put in place for two weeks in August, and were lifted Sept. 1.

  Environment

  Sep 20, 2022
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• Angling restrictions could come to parts of Alberta as warm water causes ‘stress in fish’: biologist

  Warm weather and "quite low flows" in some of Alberta's waterways could soon prompt angling restrictions to be put in place, according to a biologist.

  Environment

  Aug 17, 2022
• No major flooding happening at this time: Alberta government

  Environmental Canada said between 60mm and 129mm of rain had fallen since Monday in different parts of Calgary and surrounding areas. 

  Weather

  Jun 15, 2022
• Calgary declares state of emergency ahead of heavy rainfall

  A water expert says heavy rainfall forecast for southern Alberta could cause damage in some areas, but it doesn't appear as if a repeat of deadly flooding in 2013 is coming.

  Weather

  Jun 13, 2022
• Boaters told to stay off low-flowing North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton

  The North Saskatchewan River is flowing well below normal for this time of year in Edmonton, prompting a warning for power boaters to stay off the water to avoid running aground.

  Environment

  Jun 2, 2022
• What is Lethbridge’s risk of flooding in 2022?

  It's been several years since any major flooding occurred on the Oldman River in Lethbridge.

  Environment

  May 12, 2022
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• Details on water blockage for Lethbridge farmers revealed, 2 weeks later

  After days without any specifics, details are now coming to light about what led to the water being shut off, and why it’s being allowed to flow once again.

  Canada

  Apr 27, 2022
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• Irrigation dispute resolved for southern Alberta farmers

  Piikani Nation and the provincial government have worked together to find a resolution to irrigation issues in southern Alberta.

  Canada

  Apr 26, 2022