Drought Conditions
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Recent snow dump across Saskatchewan gives WSA some hope, but more precipitation neededAs the Water Security Agency analyze the recent snow dump across the province this past weekend, the question if it's enough precipitation or is more needed.CanadaMar 6
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Rationing, engineering help Tofino dodge Stage 4 water restrictions amid droughtEarlier this month, the District of Tofino warned that water levels in its reservoirs had hit historic lows and it may need to implement its most extreme level of restrictions.EnvironmentSep 14, 2023
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City of Calgary reduces water use due to drought conditionsCalgary has turned the dial up on drought conditions from normal to dry and warn if drought conditions persist, they may implement mandatory outdoor water restrictions.WeatherJul 27, 2023
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‘Every drop counts’: B.C. urged to slash water usage amid potentially historic drought'The level and extent of drought that we are witnessing this early on in the season is deeply concerning,' B.C. Emergency Management and Climate Readiness Minister Bowinn Ma said.EnvironmentJul 13, 2023
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B.C.’s persistent drought continues as wildfires spark, no rain in forecastThe Lower Mainland, the Sunshine Coast and west Vancouver Island have now reached Drought Level 5, meaning adverse impacts to socio-economic or ecosystem values are almost certain.WeatherOct 10, 2022
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BC Wildfire Service warns that fire season isn’t over yetTemperatures are about 5 to 8 degrees above normal for this time of year, and there’s been little to no rain in several parts of B.C. in weeks.EnvironmentOct 1, 2022
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Most of B.C. is suffering conditions of drought, water scarcity, province saysMuch of the west coast, south coast and northeastern areas of B.C. have experienced very little to no rainfall over the past five weeksEnvironmentSep 29, 2022
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2022 spring seeding in full swing across southern AlbertaSeeding season is here and farmers in Alberta are working hard to get their crops in the ground. The challenge might be getting them to grow with another dry start to the summer.WeatherMay 2, 2022
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Water restriction order issued for Salmon River, Bessette Creek areas'Current drought conditions are especially challenging for the returning runs of chinook salmon, which are designated as endangered.'EnvironmentAug 20, 2021
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Severe drought in Alberta brings on early harvestCombines are firing up across the Prairies as abnormally hot weather and little moisture is causing crops to mature more quickly than normal.EconomyJul 29, 2021
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