Alberta Lakes
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Burst pipe causes sewage to spill into Big Lake near St. Albert, triggers water quality advisoryAHS 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.EnvironmentJan 19
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Body of Spray Lakes drowning victim recoveredThe 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.CanadaSep 26, 2022
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Pigeon Lake residents thrilled after feedlot expansion application denied by regulatorThe 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.EnvironmentAug 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.WeatherAug 30, 2022
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Newly formed non-profit aims to provide inclusive experience of Alberta watersA newly formed non-profit in Alberta is ensuring the province's rivers and lake can be enjoyed by everyone.CanadaAug 21, 2022
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Fecal bacteria triggers water quality advisory for Zeiner Park BeachAlberta 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.EnvironmentJul 1, 2022
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Alberta MLA wants more public comment on feedlot plan near Pigeon LakeNDP 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.EnvironmentMay 4, 2022
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Residents raise stink over proposed industrial feedlot near popular Alberta lakeDozens of people who live in Wetaskiwin County oppose an application for a confined feeding operation near Pigeon Lake, citing environmental and property value concerns.EnvironmentApr 10, 2022
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Notable increase in drownings across Alberta: RCMPWater 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.CanadaAug 2, 2021
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Water quality advisory due to fecal bacteria detected in Hubbles Lake west of EdmontonDue 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.EnvironmentJun 21, 2021
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