Drought
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Okanagan placed at a drought level twoHigh temperatures and low rain levels have caused the Okanagan's drought level to be put at a level two. These dry conditions present hazards for both humans and the environment.EnvironmentJul 21
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Xeriscaping: The changing face of Calgary landscapingFaced with drought, heat and water restrictions in the recent past, new home buyers in Calgary are choosing drought-resistant, sod-free yards for their new homes.CanadaJul 16
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Drought conditions have eased, but Calgarians still asked to ‘make every drop count’While recent rain, hail and cooler temperatures in the Calgary area have eased some drought concerns, City officials are still urging Calgarians to limit their water use.EnvironmentMay 24
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Tough water restrictions expected again on Sunshine Coast: ‘It’s just going to happen’B.C.'s Sunshine Coast is working to slash water consumption amid concerns about another dry summer during a multi-year drought that's led to extreme restrictions in prior years.EnvironmentMay 23
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Okanagan begins annual drought watch at Level 2, very dryAt Level 2, or very dry, the province says ‘adverse impacts to socio-economic or ecosystem values are unlikely.’CanadaMay 17
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B.C. preparing for increased wildfire risk in northeastern regionForests minister Bruce Ralston said the province is preemptively setting up a wildfire command centre in the Fort Nelson area, ahead of the coming weekend.EnvironmentMay 9
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Is recent rain in Saskatchewan dousing wildfire and drought concerns?Is wet weather washing away concerns around Saskatchewan's drier-than-normal conditions?WeatherMay 6
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‘Unprecedented’ demand for rain barrels in Calgary leads to shortageWhen demand rains, it pours. Possible summer water restrictions had Calgarians lining up early Saturday in hopes of buying a hard-to-find rain barrel.CanadaMay 4
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Alberta releases drought response plan, including steps it would take to declare emergencyStage 5 of the plan would be declaring an emergency under the Water Act. The province said this would only be done as a last resort.EnvironmentMay 2
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Lawn watering restrictions now in effect for Metro VancouverAs of Wednesday, people living in the regional district are only allowed to water their lawns one morning per week in order to conserve drinking water for the summer.EnvironmentMay 1
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