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Calgary water restrictions on the rise as drought conditions persistNew water restrictions that the City of Calgary will announce Tuesday may mean your grass will no longer be greener. But experts say that won't mean your garden can't grow.EnvironmentMar 18
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Alberta government takes action to reduce impacts of droughtThe Alberta government is partnering with WaterSMART Solutions in an effort to mitigate the risk of severe drought this year in Alberta.EnvironmentJan 15
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City of Calgary lifts outdoor water restrictions as cold weather expected to reduce useThe City of Calgary says it is lifting its outdoor water restrictions, but it's still asking residents to use water wisely.CanadaOct 30, 2023
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shishalh First Nation pitches new reservoir amid Sunshine Coast droughtThe nation has secured the backing of local governments, but still needs a funding commitment from senior levels of government to move forward.EnvironmentSep 15, 2023
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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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The grass that’s greener in drought-stricken B.C. might have been paintedB.C. is experiencing what the province calls a severe and unprecedented drought, with 29 of its 34 water basins at drought level 4 or 5, with level 5 being the worst level.EnvironmentAug 29, 2023
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City of Lethbridge asking residents to conserve waterThe city is asking for voluntary action from residents to help prevent the need for mandatory restrictions in the coming days and weeks.EnvironmentAug 17, 2023
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Vancouver to switch off non-recirculating decorative fountains amid water restrictionsVancouver's city council and park board voted this spring to reactivate five dormant fountains that don't recirculate water, with an exemption from the city's water use bylaws.EnvironmentAug 1, 2023
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Metro Vancouver moves to Stage 2 water restrictions for 1st time since 2015Under the restrictions, you won't be allowed to water lawns, fill decorative fountains or water features, or wash impermeable surfaces like driveways and sidewalks.EnvironmentJul 28, 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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