Dry Alberta

• Alberta staffing crews early in preparation for wildfire season

  The provincial government is staffing fire crews two weeks earlier than usual in preparation for wildfire season.

  Fire

  Jan 23
  
• Alberta government takes action to reduce impacts of drought

  The Alberta government is partnering with WaterSMART Solutions in an effort to mitigate the risk of severe drought this year in Alberta.

  Environment

  Jan 15
  
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• Southern Alberta crops in dire need of rain

  The seed is in the ground and now all farmers can do is wait. Last year's farming season saw drought-like conditions in summer and a wet fall, delaying harvest. Will farmers see the same fate in 2019?

  Environment

  Jun 21, 2019
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• Edmonton breaks 106-year-old heat record Monday; 29 Alberta records smashed

  On Monday, Edmonton hit 26.2°C at 6 p.m, breaking a 106-year-old record from 1910. In total, 29 temperature records were smashed across the province.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 19, 2016
• Areas north of Edmonton placed under fire restriction as dry conditions continue across Alberta

  A fire restriction was issued in Sturgeon County Monday morning as dry conditions persist across the province.

  Environment

  Apr 18, 2016