Blue-Green Algae

• Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit warning residents about blue-green algae in Muskoka area

  The health unit is warning residents and visitors to the Township of Muskoka Lakes about a confirmed blue-green algae bloom impacting the northwest shoreline of Leonard Lake.

  Health

  Oct 28
  
• Feedlot owner wants review of decision to deny expansion near Pigeon Lake

  Greg Thalen of G&S Farms wants a regulatory board to review its decision to deny his request to expand his feedlot operation near a popular recreational lake south of Edmonton.

  Environment

  Sep 26
  
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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
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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
• Cautionary health advisory issued for algae bloom in Shuswap Lake in B.C.

  A warning has been posted about an algae bloom in the Salmon Arm area of Shuswap Lake, with precautions recommended due to health concerns.

  Health

  Aug 17
• Abnormally high temps, heavy rains lead to unusual blue green algae conditions in N.B.

  There are no algae blooms visible along the river, which is very unusual for this time of year.

  Environment

  Jul 27
• Blue-green algae advisory issued for Lac Ste. Anne days before Pope Francis visit

  'We are working closely with organizers of the visit to ensure that people can reduce their risk if they choose to visit the lake,' said Alberta Health Services.

  Environment

  Jul 21
• Warning signs posted of algae bloom in Wood Lake, B.C.

  The public notices say lake users should not make contact with the algae bloom, but, if they do, to rise your body with clean water. Swimming is also discouraged.

  Health

  Jun 18
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• N.S. issues first blue-green algae alert of 2022 for Shubenacadie-Grand Lake area

  Nova Scotia has issued its first alert of 2022 for blue-green algae after a mat was spotted in a stream between Shubenacadie-Grand Lake and Fish Lake on Saturday.

  Canada

  May 28
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• 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