Water Shortage

• Alberta’s irrigation district managers propose a $5-billion plan for water storage and conservation

  Alberta's irrigation managers are proposing a $5-billion plan for water storage and conservation in the province's south as the region faces an increasingly tight water supply.

  Environment

  Apr 5
  
• Residents in communities surrounding Edmonton concerned about effects of water shortage

  An equipment failure at one of Edmonton’s two water treatment plants continues to cause concern for residents in several communities surrounding Edmonton.

  Canada

  Jan 31
  
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• Southern Alberta food producers keeping a close eye on water shortage risks

  “I don't think there is any risk of anyone shutting down, but certainly, people are going to have to be thinking smarter about how they use their water.”

  Environment

  Jan 29
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• Water shortage concerns prompt Lethbridge to plan for restrictions

  Wednesday’s reading of the storage level for the Oldman Reservoir is at 28 per cent. Usually, around this time of year, it averages between 62 and 80 per cent.

  Environment

  Jan 11
• Non-essential water use banned in Canmore and area until at least Monday

  EPCOR is advising all residents in Canmore, Alta., to stop doing laundry, watering lawns, washing cars, sidewalks or driveways, or filling hot tubs and pools until at least Monday.

  Environment

  Jun 9, 2023
• Mount Washington asks guests to conserve water due to record shortage

  However, while there is enough snow on the ground for a limited alpine opening, resort staff say they are grappling with record-low running water for guests and businesses. 

  Environment

  Dec 8, 2022
• Sechelt, B.C. residents strained by Sunshine Coast drought restrictions

  Under Stage 4 restrictions, farmers who pay a metered rate for water receive a two-week exemption to water their crops. That exemption has now expired. 

  Environment

  Oct 4, 2022
• Kelowna, B.C. bids adieu to fourth-hottest summer on the books

  Kelowna received 105.8 mm of rain in meteorological summer, which spans June, July and August, and that is 96 per cent of the normal amount.

  Weather

  Sep 23, 2022
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• Iqaluit declares state of emergency due to water shortage

  The City of Iqaluit has declared a state of emergency due to a water shortage.

  Canada

  Aug 12, 2022
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• Southwestern Ontario town temporarily bans outdoor water use in some areas

  Officials in a southwestern Ontario town have temporarily banned outdoor water use for residents in some areas due to low water levels.

  Weather

  Aug 4, 2022