City of Kelowna under stage one water restrictions
Below average snow pack and low precipitation are to blame. Continue reading
Drought
Okanagan elevated to Level 3 drought rating, water conservation urged
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Residents, industry, farmers and municipalities are asked to reduce water use by 30 per cent. Continue reading
Much needed rain in forecast for Saskatchewan agriculture producers
Rain will help relieve dry soil conditions in Saskatchewan, and encourage germination and growth on cropland, hay land and pastures, the crop report said. Continue reading
Options for Saskatchewan producers dealing with dry conditions
The Saskatchewan government said many farmers and ranchers are facing challenges and officials said they are closely monitoring moisture, crop and forage conditions. Continue reading
Dry conditions spark concern for Saskatchewan’s grazing cattle this summer
Some farmers and ranchers in Saskatchewan may be facing some grazing challenges this summer. Continue reading
Alberta weather: province continues to battle drought as summer begins
Cool, wet weather is moving in as we close out spring and welcome summer but rain is good thing as drought conditions continues into June for parts of Alberta. Continue reading
Dry conditions, strong winds continue to deteriorate Sask. field conditions
Saskatchewan Agriculture says field conditions continue to deteriorate across the province due to the lack of moisture and strong winds. Continue reading
APAS calling on provincial, federal governments to provide drought relief
By David Baxter Reporter
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan is calling on allowances to convert drought-damaged crop land to grazing land, among other measures. Continue reading
Okanagan raised to level two drought rating
Okanagan raised to a level two drought rating due to factors like low snow pack and early snow melt. Continue reading
Over 200mm rain needed to ease drought conditions in southern Sask.
Environment Canada meteorologist Terri Lang says Saskatchewan needs a lot of rain to ease drought conditions in parts of the province. Continue reading