Dry

• Monday’s rainfall not nearly enough to end Okanagan’s dry spell

  While any precipitation during a drought is a welcome sight, more hot, dry conditions are expected to continue throughout the valley.

  Weather

  Jul 11, 2023
  
• Hot and dry conditions could produce ‘catastrophic’ situation for Alberta ranchers

  Southern Alberta ranchers are hitting a crisis point due to the continued hot and dry conditions this spring.

  Canada

  Jun 12, 2023
  
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• Extremely dry spring leaves southern Albertan farmers on the road to ‘zero production’

  With little to no precipitation since mid April in areas south of Calgary,  some farmers are already predicting crop losses.

  Environment

  Jun 11, 2023
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• Unseasonably warm weather shatters temperature records across B.C.

  A ridge of high pressure helped set new daily maximum temperature records for this time of year in 17 B.C. communities on Saturday.

  Weather

  May 14, 2023
• Warm weather sparks concern over wildfire risks across Alberta

  Alberta is once again in drought conditions, with the hot dry weather prompting fire bans, advisories and restrictions across Alberta.

  Weather

  May 1, 2023
• 21 more daily heat records fall; B.C. cities brush up against 30 C

  The 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.

  Weather

  Oct 7, 2022
• Cooler weather leads to slow start for B.C.’s wildfire season

  So far, there have been 217 wildfires in BC since April 1st, while the five-year average indicates we'd typically see just over 430 wildfires during that same time period.

  Fire

  Jul 7, 2022
• Morden water rate increasing due to ongoing drought conditions

  Water rates are expected to go up in 2022 for Morden homeowners due to the ongoing drought conditions. It's the first time water rates will be increased since 2014.

  Dec 11, 2021
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• Tips on yard care, environmental sustainability as autumn rolls into Lethbridge

  Wednesday marked the autumnal equinox, with many city trees already turning yellow to mark the occasion.

  Environment

  Sep 22, 2021
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• Summer Outlook: Expect more heat, dryer conditions throughout says meteorologist

  Dry, hot conditions are expected to persist through the heart of summer through August.

  Weather

  Aug 1, 2021