Alberta Lakes

• Burst pipe causes sewage to spill into Big Lake near St. Albert, triggers water quality advisory

  AHS issued an advisory Thursday afternoon because sewage run-off entered the lake and its shoreline after a wastewater pipeline ruptured near Lakeshore Estates in Parkland County.

  Environment

  Jan 19
  
• Body of Spray Lakes drowning victim recovered

  The body of a Calgary man who drowned in Spray Lakes on Aug. 7 has been recovered by officials after more than a month-long search.

  Canada

  Sep 26, 2022
  
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• Pigeon Lake residents thrilled after feedlot expansion application denied by regulator

  The Natural Resources Conservation Board said the 4,000-head feedlot proposal is not an appropriate use of the land and would have unacceptable effects on the Pigeon Lake area.

  Environment

  Aug 31, 2022
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• 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
• Newly formed non-profit aims to provide inclusive experience of Alberta waters

  A newly formed non-profit in Alberta is ensuring the province's rivers and lake can be enjoyed by everyone.

  Canada

  Aug 21, 2022
• Fecal bacteria triggers water quality advisory for Zeiner Park Beach

  Alberta Health Services issued a water quality advisory for Zeiner Park Beach at Pigeon Lake Provincial Park on July 1 and lifted it three weeks later.

  Environment

  Jul 1, 2022
• Alberta MLA wants more public comment on feedlot plan near Pigeon Lake

  NDP environment critic Marlin Schmidt has written to Environment Minister Jason Nixon, asking him to reopen public comment on a plan to put a 4,000-head feedlot near Pigeon Lake.

  Environment

  May 4, 2022
• Residents raise stink over proposed industrial feedlot near popular Alberta lake

  Dozens of people who live in Wetaskiwin County oppose an application for a confined feeding operation near Pigeon Lake, citing environmental and property value concerns.

  Environment

  Apr 10, 2022
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• Notable increase in drownings across Alberta: RCMP

  Water experts are urging people to be prepared when heading out to the lake or river. There have been more than 20 drownings in Alberta this year, according to RCMP.

  Canada

  Aug 2, 2021
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• Water quality advisory due to fecal bacteria detected in Hubbles Lake west of Edmonton

  Due to elevated levels of fecal bacteria, Alberta Health Services is advising people to stay out of the water in the Allan Beach area of Hubbles Lake.

  Environment

  Jun 21, 2021