Alberta Rivers

• Alberta government forms committee to prepare for severe drought

  The Alberta government has formed a new committee to prepare for severe drought in some parts of the province this year.

  Environment

  Feb 7, 2024
  
• Alberta floods: Rivers receding west of Edmonton, some evacuation orders dropped

  The Athabasca, McLeod, Pembina and North Saskatchewan rivers west and northwest of Edmonton are starting to recede after reaching high levels earlier this week.

  Weather

  Jun 23, 2023
  
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• Properties near Whitecourt, Fort Assiniboine ordered to evacuate as rivers overflow

  Multiple evacuation orders were issued Wednesday evening in Woodlands County, where both the McLeod River and Athabasca River have breached their banks.

  Weather

  Jun 21, 2023
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• North Saskatchewan River rises to 6.7 metres; some Edmonton trails closed

  The North Saskatchewan River has risen rapidly over the past week, reaching 6.7 metres Thursday morning. The city has closed several trails near the water.

  Weather

  Jun 20, 2023
• Warning to stay away from North Saskatchewan River, Edmonton’s creeks as water levels rise

  Edmontonians, as well as people up and downstream from the city, may expect high water levels and increased current flow in the coming days.

  Weather

  Jun 15, 2023
• Experts answer why the ice jam on Calgary’s Bow River

  Extreme cold and temperature swings in Alberta this week have created a somewhat unusual formation along Calgary's Bow River.  

  Environment

  Dec 9, 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
• City of Red Deer prepares in case of flooding amid heavy rainfall

  Much like other municipalities in central and southern Alberta, the City of Red Deer was preparing for the possibility of flooding amid heavy rainfall on Tuesday.

  Weather

  Jun 15, 2022
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• 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
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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