Drought

• Significant snowfalls needed to end Saskatchewan drought: WSA

  The report calculates freeze-up conditions in combination with the winter snowpack to create the base for the spring snowmelt runoff forecast. 

  Canada

  Nov 29
  
• B.C. Christmas tree growers facing another tough year

  The industry is facing numerous challenges from inflation to climate change to decreasing supply.

  Consumer

  Nov 16
  
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• Cattle farmers brace for the cold after drought, high feed costs

  It could be a long, lean winter in cattle country as drought-ravaged western Canadian ranchers struggle to secure feed to get their livestock through the cold months.

  Canada

  Oct 27
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• Alberta livestock producers affected by drought to receive support to offset costs

  The governments of Alberta and Canada are to provide $165 million to support livestock producers affected by drought and extreme weather conditions.

  Canada

  Oct 20
• Soaking from atmospheric river helps ease drought levels across southern B.C.

  The torrent of rain that fell between Tuesday and Thursday delivered staggering precipitation totals in some areas, helping ease lingering drought.

  Weather

  Oct 19
• City of Calgary looks at more measures to help deal with drought

  The Bow River through Calgary is at far below normal levels, according to data from Alberta's river basin dashboard.

  Environment

  Oct 9
• Bow River stream flows at record low; historic glacial melt recorded in Rockies

  The Rockies are the epicentre of a devastating drought that has had far-reaching consequences. The hottest summer on record caused many wildfires and devastating crop yields.

  Canada

  Sep 23
• shishalh First Nation pitches new reservoir amid Sunshine Coast drought

  The nation has secured the backing of local governments, but still needs a funding commitment from senior levels of government to move forward.

  Environment

  Sep 15
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• Rationing, engineering help Tofino dodge Stage 4 water restrictions amid drought

  Earlier 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.

  Environment

  Sep 14
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• Saskatchewan harvest almost over, nearly 70 per cent of crops in the bin

  The crop report for Sept. 5 to Sept. 11 shows that producers are making significant progress despite light showers.

  Canada

  Sep 14